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1688
Glorious Revolution resulted in a Bill of Rights that affirmed parliaments right to make laws -
1714
New dynasty was established when queen Anne died without her. Growing trade and industry led to an everincreasing middle class that favored the expansion of trade and of britians world empire. -
1763
End of 7 years war, victory for British. Treaty of paris British win control of most of North America, to the missisippi river. -
1765
Paraliament imposed the stamp act on the colonies. "no taxation without representation!" -
1775
Fighting finally erupted between the British army and colonist in Lexington and concord massachusetts. -
1776
The second continental congress approved the declaration of independence written by Thomas Jefferson. -
1781
The Battle of yorktown, the Americans and French trap General Cornwalli's army at yorktown virginia. -
1783
The treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution. Territory much larger than thirteen colonies was also acquired.
