1700-1800

  • San Antonio

    founded by Spanish settlers.
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    first great awakening

    Colonists look for a reinvigorated religious experience. provided a language of individualism, reinforced in print culture, which reappeared in the call for independence.
  • Seven Year War

    French and Indian war. In North America, the French attacked and burned multiple British outposts. Also the French seemed to easily defeat British attacks. These victories were often the result of alliances with Native Americans.
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    American Revolution

    radical new ideals that changed the course of history and sparked a global "age of revolution"
  • Declaration of independence

    the Declaration of Independence was established. Designed as a measured justification for the severing of ties with Britain, the document has also functioned as a transformative piece of political philosophy.
  • Washington elected president

    George Washington was elected the first president of the united states.
  • Bill of Rights

    The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.