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Zinger Trial
John Peter Zinger aqqitted of liable in New York Freedom of Speech Trial. -
French and Indian War
French and British fight in North America; 100 British held in Black Hole of Calcutta, India. -
Catherine II (the Great) becomes Tsarina
Catherine Great ascends throne of Russian Empire -
James Watt — steam engin
James Watt invents first Modern steam engine. -
Declaration of independence
Americaoloies delare themselves free of Great Britain. -
American Revolution Ends
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Russia annexes Crimea
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Russia settles Alutian Islands
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Constitution of United States written
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French Revolution begins
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Louis XVI beheaded
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Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania
Whiskey Rebellion against US government in West;
Rebellion in Poland;
Robespierre beheaded in Reign of Terror -
John Adams elected President