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Lighting Rod Invented
The lighting rod was invented by Benjamin Franklin. It protected a structure from lighting damage. -
Seven Year War 1756-1763
Known better as the French and Indian War. This war was fought between the French and the English because of he issue of expansion of land. -
Industrial Revolution Starts
Was the transition to a new manufacture process in Great Britain, Europe and America. -
Boston Massacre
When a group of nine British shot five people in a crowd. Was a major point that started the American revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists were angry at the British for imposing taxes on them and decided to dump tea into the Boston Harbor. -
American Revolution 1775-1784
The American Revolution was a war that was waged between Britain's Northern colonies and Britain. This happened when the colonies rejected the taxes that were imposed on them. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a document that stated that the 13 colonies were independent and were not apart of England. -
Articles of Conferderation
Was the First draft of the Constitution. Was later Ratified on February 2, 1781 -
Shay's Rebellion 1786-1787
Shay's rebellion was a rebellion that was led by Daniel Shay, a veteran of the American Revolution. Showed the need for a stronger central government. -
French Revolution 1789-1799
A period of major social upheaval that began in 1789 and ended in 1799. It started because the people that were governed wanted to change the way they were being treated by the rulers that ruled them.