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Queen Anne's War
The second series of wars fought in North America between England and France was known as Queen Anne's War and it initially took place in 1702 -
Treaty of Utrecht
In 1713 The Treaty of Urtrecht was signed ending the war known as Queen Anne's War between England and France. -
75,000 Slaves in America
In 1725 the population of slaves in America reached 75,000, it wouldn't stop there. -
The Philadelphia Police Force is created
In 1737 Benjamin Franklin established The Philadelphia Police Force which became the first ever city-paid police force. -
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
The Treaty of Aix-la-Chappelle was mainly pushed by the British and French though many countries signed later. Ultimately it lead to the end of the War of the Austrian Succession. -
Battle of Quebec
During the French-Indian war the British troops advanced upon the city of Quebec. Though Canada eventually was under the crown Quebec still speaks french today. -
The Battle of Signal Hill
In 1762 The British defeated the French for the last battle in the seven years war marking the end of an era for the French. -
The Boston Massacre
On March 3rd, 1770 a fight between a bristish soldier and American Colonists quickly escalated and became a blood bath of soldiers and Americans. -
The Battle of Yorktown
On September 28th 1781 George Washington began a seige in Yorktown, Virginia against the british that marked the beginning of the end of rule for england and paved the way for America to rule. -
The Second Presidential Election
In 1792 the second presidential election took place. In the end George Washington was elected and became the first ever re-elected president of the United States of America. (He was also the first President).