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Seed Drill
Jethro Tull perfected a horse-drawn seed drill in that economically sowed seeds in neat rows. -
Boston News Letter
This was the first continuously published newspaper in British North America. All of the copies that were published had to first be approved by the governor before they could be released to the public. -
Stamp Act
This was the first real revenue tax on colonies and was the most irritating to colonists. It put a tax on documents in court proceedings, diplomas, appointments to public office, clearing ships from harbors, bonds, grants, deeds for land, and newspapers. -
Boston Massacre
This was a deadly riot that occurred on King Street in Boston. It began as a street brawl between American colonists and a lone British soldier, but quickly escalated to a chaotic, bloody slaughter. This conflict paved the way for the American Revolution. -
First Continental Congress
This meeting was organized because they wanted to achieve unity and get rid of the Intolerable Acts. The men involved in this meeting wrote a Declaration of Rights and agreed to meet again in 6 months if it had not been resolved. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle was fought during the American Revolutionary war. It was fought between the Americans against the Hessians and British troops after the Americans lost the battle in New York and were forced to retreat through New Jersey. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty signed by the U.S. and Great Britain that ended the American Revolution. -
George Washington is President
Washington was the first president of the United States of America. His presidency paved the way for all the other presidents that have and will come after him. -
Cotton Gin
This machine quickly and easily separates the cotton fibers from the seedpods and the sometimes sticky seeds. It was invented by Eli Whitney. Though it was a revolutionary invention, the cotton gin caused the necessity for slave labor to significantly increase, which caused the slaves to receive horrific treatment from their masters.
