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House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses passed the Virginia Slave Codes of 1705. -
New York Slave Revolt
23 slaves killed nine white people in revolt and 21 slaves were convicted. -
Stono Rebellion
Slaves robbed a store and killed the owners in attempts to get to Florida to be free. -
Plantation Act
The plantation act was so people would immigrate to the 13 colonies. These people were called "Americans" for the first time. -
Seven Year War begins
This was a global conflict called the French and Indian War. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution begun and lasted until 1851. -
Boston Massacre
English troops fired on a group of people that were protesting English taxes. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists dressed as Native Americans throw English tea into the harbor to protest tea tax. -
Declaration of Independence
The colonies became free from British power and being unjustly taxed. -
George Washington
George Washington is elected president and becomes the first president of the United States.