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Roger Sherman
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Birthday
He was born in Newton, Massachusetts on a farm. -
Molasses Act
The British Parliament passed the molasses Act towards its colonies. -
Georgia
James Oglethorpe becomes the charter for the Georgia colony. -
French-Indian War
the third French-Indian war started.It lasted until 1748. -
Public Office
began career in public office. -
Bar Exam
admitted to the bar ezam in law school. -
French-Indian War
The fourth most important French-Indian war started. It lasted until 1763. -
married
Married Rebecca Prescott who was half his age. -
Stamp Act
The English Parliament passed the Stamp Act for its colonoies. -
Quartering Act
English Parliament passes the Quartering act. It was passed so that British troops could make people with a home let them stay in trhere house. -
Declaratory Act
This asserts englands powers to pass laws affecting the colonies. -
Continental Congress
Elected to delegate the Continental Congress -
Paper Money
The Second Continental Congress isssues its first paper money. -
Declaration of Independence
Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. -
Judge Richard Law
Became associated with the Judge Richard Law to preserve the statues of the state. -
Mayor
Became the Mayor of New Haven. He held this position until his death. -
Frame Constitution
Framed the american constitution along with Dr. Samuel Johnson and Oliver Ellsworth. -
George Washington
George Washington was elected President. -
Senate
promoted to the Senate for connecticut -
Death
died during his position of mayor.
