America

Peter the Great becomes czar of Russia

Apr 27, 1682

Peter the Great becomes czar of Russia.

French and Indian War

Period: May 28, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763

War between the French and English for land in America.

Seven years war begins

Jul 3, 1754

The first shots are fired of the seven years war.

Mozart is born

Jan 27, 1756

Mozart was born on January 27, 1756.

George III becomes King of England

Oct 25, 1760

At the age of 54 he clamed the throne.

Tready of Paris

Feb 10, 1763

This tready was a peace tready that ended the Seven Years War.

Proclamation Act

Oct 7, 1763

Made it a law not to settle any were West of the Appalachian Mountains.

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

This event placed a tax on sugar.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

This tax places a tx on all pper products, including playing cards.

Quartering Act

Mar 24, 1765

Made it a law in the colonies to house a soldier.

Townshend Act

Jun 15, 1767

Placed taxes on glass, leads, paints, paper and tea.

Boston Massacre

Oct 27, 1770

Soldiers in Boston open fired on citizens and as a result 5 lost their life.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1770

Colonist disguised as Indians went into the harbor and emptied the boats full of tea.

Intolerable Acts

Mar 24, 1774

Series of laws passed by the British Parlement

United Kingdom is founded

Jan 1, 1801

The United Kingdon is founded