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Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer.
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Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod.
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Start of the Seven Years War
The Seven years War occurred from 1756 to 1763. It was the last major war before the French Revolution. -
End of the Seven Years War
The Seven years War occurred from 1756 to 1763. It was the last major war before the French Revolution. -
The Sugar Act was passed
The Sugar Act was the first tax enacted by the British against the colonist for the purpose of raising revenue. -
Townshend Acts Passed
The Townshend Acts created new custom duties on common items like lead, glass, paint and tea, instead of direct taxes. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an angry dispute between British soldiers and American Colonists. It intensified passions that eventually lead to the American Revolution. -
Start of The American Revolutionary War Period
The American Revolutionary War was a war between Great Britain and the original thirteen colonies. It occurred between 1775 and 1783. -
End of the American Revolutionary War Period
The American Revolutionary War was a war between Great Britain and the original thirteen colonies. It occurred between 1775 and 1783. -
George Washington Was Elected as the President
George Washington was the first president of the U.S. -
John Adams Was Elected President
John Adams was the second president if the U.S.
