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1700
Danish invasion of Schleswig marks start of Great Northern War (to 1721) -
1700
Danish invasion of Schleswig marks start of Great Northen War (to 1721) -
1706
In Boston, Benjamin Franklin is born, the tenth son of a candle and soap maker. -
1711
The Tuscarora Indian war beings when North Carolina settlers are killed by the Indians. -
1725
Benjamin Franklin arrives in London. -
1744
Battle of Toulon, (France), drawn naval battle between France and Spain on one side, and Britain on the other. -
1750
Industrial Revolution begins. -
1775
American Revolutionary War began -
1783
American Revolutionary War ends. -
1789
Beginning of French Revolution. -
1799
End of French Revolution.