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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is born in Boston. He later invented the stove and lightning rod. -
Engine
The English build a steam powered device to pump water from a mine. It's the first commercially successful engine. -
Georgia
Georgia is founded by Englishman James Oglethorpe and becomes the thirteenth colony in the United States. The first city is called Savannah/ -
Encyclopedia
The first every Encyclopedia is published. -
Seven Years War
The beginning of the Seven Years War starts. Britain and Prussia defeat France, Spain, Austria, and Russia. France loses many North American colonies. Spain cedes Florida to Britain in exchange for Cuba. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution in England begins. Many new inventions and ideas came about during this time revolutionizing the rest of history. -
Boston Tea Party
English tea is thrown into the harbor to protest a tax on tea. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is approved on July 4th which states America's freedom. -
George Washington
George Washington becomes President of the United States after all sixty-nine votes of the Electoral College come in his favor. -
U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy department is established in the United States after Napoleon extends his territory to Rome and Egypt.