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Second Northern War
A war, also called the Great Northern War, which ended in the decline of Swedish power and a rise in power for Russia. -
Seed Drill
As a way to plant more methodically, Jethro Tull invented the seed drill.
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War of the Spanish Succession
A war that occurred due to the death of Charles II of Spain who did not have an heir to take his throne.
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Queen Anne's War
The second war between France and Great Britain for control of North America.
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Piano
The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori.
https://www.sutori.com/item/1709-bartolomeo-cristofori-invents-the-piano-cristofori-was-an-italian-harpsi -
Yamasee War
War between the Yamasee Indians and the British colonists which ended in the fall of Indian power in the southeastern area of South Carolina.
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King George's War
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First Dictionary
Samuel Johnson, an unknown writer, was offered a contract to publish the first dictionary. -
The First Encyclopedia is Published
With the goal to organize information, French writers put together and published the first encyclopedia. -
The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell signifies Pennsylvania's original constitution representing the freedoms and rights of people.
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French and Indian War
The final battle between Great Britain and France to determine control of the North American territory.
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Seven Years' War
The final battle between France and Great Britain and their Native American allies which resulted in two separate treaties; the Treaty of Paris and the Treaty of Hubertusburg.
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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution marks a time in history where significant leaps and bounds were made in manufacturing.
Image: https://www.historyhit.com/key-inventions-of-the-industrial-revolution/
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Spinning Jenny
A spinning jenny was an invention which increased weaving cotton that was faster than the spinning wheel.
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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a tax forced on the American British colonies to help pay for the military troops stationed in America. The colonists believed this their rights were being violated by this tax. -
Boston Masacre
A deadly slaughter that occurred because of the Stamp Act in which the American colonists revolted against the British soldiers.
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Boston Tea Party
During the Boston Tea Party, the colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor in opposition Tea Act of the British Parliament.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-boston-tea-party -
American Revolution
A battle between the British and the thirteen North American colonies to achieve independence from Great Britain.
Image: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-history/period-3/apush-the-american-revolution/a/apush-the-american-revolution-lesson-overview -
US Postal Service
Benjamin Franklin became the first official postmaster general on July 26, 1775.
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Flush Toilet
Alexander Cummings invented the first flush toilet using an S-shaped pipe under the bowl.
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Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.
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Spinning Mule
A spinning mule was created as a way to process fibers into yarn which was an fundamental tool in the fabric industry.
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Threshing Machine
The threshing machine was invented which separated the grain from the husks and stalks enabling farmers to increase production.
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French Revolution
In the French Revolution, the people of France took over the power from the government and throne. This war is also referred to as the Revolution of 1789.
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Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights were written to protect the basic rights such as freedom of press, speech, assembly, religion, and the right to bear arms of the Americans. -
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French Revolutionary Wars
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Preserving Food
During wars, food would at times become scarce. The government implored the chefs to figure out how to make food last longer. Nicholas Appert experimented with sealing food tightly and boiling the jar in hot water. -
Battery
An Italian physicist creates the first battery providing a continuous current.
