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US population reaches 275,000 people
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Tea is introduced into the American colonies
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The Quakers make a statement opposing slavery in the United States
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Benjamin Franklin publishes Poor Richard's Alamanac
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The Conestoga wagon is developed in Pennsylvania
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Liberty Bell is placed in the Pennslyvania State House
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Boston Massacre
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Boston Tea Party
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Battle at Lexington begins starting the American Revolution
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Members of the Continental Congress sign Declaration of Independence
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Articles of Confederation were signed
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Peace talks begin between the US and Britian
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Britain recognizes American Independence
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Constitutional Convention meets
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Constitution is ratified
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The New York Stock Exchange was created
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Kentucky becomes the 15th state
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Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin
