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War of the Grand Alliance
William III defeats James II at the Battle of the Boyne -
War of the Spanish Succession
Fighting begins as an alliance of Britain, the Holy Roman Empire, Dutch Republic, Prussia, Portugal, and Denmark declare war to prevent a French succession to the Spanish throne -
Queen Anne's War
February 29, 1704 - Queen Anne's War: French and Native American forces conduct the Raid on Deerfield -
War of the Spanish Succession
Grand Alliance forces under Marlborough win the Battle of Ramillies -
War of the Quadruple Alliance
The French, British, and Austrians declare war on Spain after Spanish troops land on Sardinia and Sicily -
Great Northern War
The Treaty of Nystad ends the Great Northern War -
War of the Polish Succession
The Treaty of Vienna settles the succession crisis -
French & Indian War
Major General Edward Braddock is routed at the Battle of the Monongahela -
Seven Years' War
Colonel Robert Clive wins the Battle of Plassey in India -
James Watt invents an improved steam engine.
a train engine that improved travel and transportation for products