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British Rule over colonies
Era that Britain Controlled its 13 colonies -
Act of Union
The act of Union between England and Scotland formed the United Kingdom -
Slave Revolt
The New York Slave Rebellion was an attempt for slaves to revolt against the white population. 9 whites were killed, 6 wounded, and half of the slaves that were brought to trial were executed. -
New Orleans founded
Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville establishes New Orleans -
Levee Construction Begins
After the flooding of New Orleans, the city began construction on its infamous levee system -
Golden Age of Piracy Ends
The era of piracy against British companies & ships ends with the end of the war on piracy with a British Victory. -
Poor Richard's Almanac
The first edition of Poor Richard's Almanac, written by Benjamin Franklin, was published. -
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Seven Years War/French and Indian War
The French and Indian war was a war fought on the American continent over disputes between French and British territory. (The grander name of the war is the 7 years war, which involved fighting around the world) -
Sugar & Stamp Act
The Sugar (and later) Stamp act was passed in order to increase revenue for the British government. This was done in order to pay for the seven years war. -
The United States declares independence
The continental congress declares independence -
Crossing the delaware
The American forces flanked enemy forces via crossing the Delaware River. Following was the Battle of Trenton, which became a huge morale boost -
Gates Chases the British
Horatio Gates chases the British army through the American Countryside -
American Independence
The United States won the war, and was recognized by the major powers. -
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American Rule over territory
Era of American Independence -
Cotton gin invented
Eli Whitney invented the gin, allowing mass production of cotton
