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1700-1800
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War of the Spanish Succession
After the death of childless King Charles II, a conflict to the Spanish throne arose. It resulted in the partition of the Spanish Monarchy. -
Lightning Rod
Benjamin Franklin invents the lightning rod. -
Start of the Seven Years' War
A war extending 7 years between Great Britain and France. It was a battle for dominance in North America and supremacy in the world. -
Start of the Industrial Revolution in England
All of Europe and the United States begin transitioning to new manufacturing processes. -
End of the Seven Years' War
The treaty of Paris was signed. -
Stamp Act of 1765
Imposed a direct tax on American colonists. -
Boston Massacre
A confrontation in Boston in which soldiers shot and killed many colonists. -
Battle at Lexington and Concord
Marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independece
Declared the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain. -
The French Revolution Begins
A period of societal change seeking to completely change the relationship between the rulers and those they governed in France. -
Bill of Rights Ratified
Ratification of the first 10 amendments in the US constitution. -
John Adam's Presidency
John Adam is elected president of the United States. -
French Campaign in Egypt
Bonaparte extends his french conquest to Rome and Egypt.