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The Colonies Come to Age
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English Parliament passes first of the Navigation Acts
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Dutch settlers establish Cape Town in South Africa
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The English monarchy is restoredwhen Charles II returns from exile
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James II creates the Dominion of New England
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In England the Glorious Revolution establishes the supremacy of Parlament
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The College of William and Mary is charted in Williamsburg, Virgina
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Act of Union unites England and Wales with Scotland to from Great Britian
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Tea is introduced to the nations
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Benjamin Franklin publishes Poor Richard's Almanac
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In Japan, 84,000 farmers protest heavy texation