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War of the Spanish Succession
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Spanish_Succession Picture Link ^ It was called Queen Anne's War in America. It ended with the British taking New Foundland. As well as Acadia, and Hudson's Bay Territory from France, and Gibraltar and Minorca from Spain. Conflict mark. I feel like this could be one of the most important because it site start and without the start all theater actions would be different. http://www.fm.coe.uh.edu/timeline/1700s.html -
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War of the Spanish Succession
first world war of modern times with theatres of war in Spain, Italy, Germany, Holland, and at sea. Charles II, king of Spain, died in 1700 without an heir. In his will he gave the crown to the French prince Philip of Anjou. This is important because it was the first. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
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Johann Sebastian Bach
This occurred during Queen Anne's War. The French to the north in Canada and the various Indian tribes on every side. This also happened during the winter. -
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The 1st's
Dane employed by Russia, discovers Alaska.The first Encyclopedia is published.Benjamin Franklin invents the lightning rod. The Liberty Bell was ordered from an English bell foundry to celebrate Pennsylvania's 50th anniversary.
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British Empire in India
England conquered Ireland, Scotland, and Wales and established colonies in both the West Indies and North America. Some historians call this era of British colonization “the first Empire.” As Britain lost its grip on the American colonies, the “second Empire” began in India. This is important because it was a war that happened that holds significance in history. -
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Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary first published. U.S. postal service established. He was a writer and a poet. He also created some dictonaries.
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Seven Years' War
French and Indian Wars in America. Britain and Prussia defeat France, Spain, Austria, and Russia. France loses North American colonies; Spain cedes Florida to Britain in exchange for Cuba. This holds important because it was a war. http://www.fm.coe.uh.edu/timeline/1700s.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Years%27_War -
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James Watt
James Watt invents the steam engine. Britain imposes the Stamp Act on the American colonists. Britain makes the colonists pay taxes for anything with paper on it. Colonists did not like this at all and let to Boston tea party. -
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Boston Tea Party
English tea is thrown into the harbor to protest a tax on tea. Colonists throw British's tea into the water to send a message to Britain that they do not like the laws. Britain was mad. -
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Declaration of Independence
Approved July 4 by the Continental Congress (made up of representatives from the American colonies). Within a decade after the event, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams all wrote that the Declaration was signed by Congress the day it was adopted on July 4, 1776.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_Independence_(Trumbull)
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French Revolution
The French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille. In U.S., George Washington elected president with all 69 votes of the Electoral College. He takes oath of office in New York City. This is important because it was a revelation that had a big impact on society.
http://www.fm.coe.uh.edu/timeline/images/washington.jpg
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