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Spanish Succession War
It was caused by King Charles The Second's death in November of 1701. It was also conflicts of the throne which started tensions and led up to the war. -
British passes Iron Act
This eliminated taxes imposed on the British from Iron imposed from American colonies. -
7 Years War
A conflict rose between France and Britain in 1754. The conflict was over North American land which later on moved into places like Asia and Europe. -
Beginning of Industrial Revolution
Inventions like the Cotton Gin, Steam Engine, Power Loom impacted others strongly by making tasks more efficient. -
Treaty of Paris
Gave the British control of French territories. This left the French with nothing and the British with advantages. -
Boston Street Massacre
It happened on King Street in Boston. It was a fight between American Colonists and a British Soldier. It ended up just being a bloody mess, this led to a spark of the American Revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
It helped increase colonial support for the revolution and was a protest. American colonists were infuriated with the English for taxes. The phrase that grew popular during this time period is "No Taxation Without Representation" -
Steam Engine Invented
An engineer named James Watt invented the steam engine in 1776. This helped boost the Industrial Revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
Congress came together in Philadelphia to form this document on July 4. -
French Revolution
It overthrew monarchies, and tensions rose due to France almost being bankrupt due to King Louis spending.