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Establishment of New Jersey
On April 17, 1702, the colony of New Jersey was established by Queen Anne. -
Attack on Deerfield, Massachusetts
On February 29, 1704, Deerfield, Massachusetts is attacked during Queen Anne's War. -
Siege on Port Royal
On October 5, 1710, a nine day siege on Port Royal, Nova Scotia. -
Slave Revolt
On April 6, 1712, slaves in New York revolt resulting in twenty-seven deaths. -
The End of Queen Anne's War
On April 11, 1713, Queen Anne's War ends with the signings of the Treaties of Utrecht. -
The Colonies' First Theatre
On November 19, 1716, the first theatre to built in the colonies is open. -
The Founding of New Orleans
On May 7, 1718, New Orleans is founded by French colonists. -
Declaration of War
On May 7, 1718, the City of New Orleans is established by the French -
North Carolina Becomes a Crown Colony
On July 25, 1729, North Carolina is sold to the Crown, making it a crown colony. -
George Washington
On February 22, 1732, George Washington is born. -
The Second Slave Revolt
On, March 18, 1741, a second slave revolt occurs. -
The First Battle of King James' War
On May 23, 1744, the first battle of King James' War began with a raid on a British port. -
Invention of the Lightning Rod
On June 15, 1752, Benjamin Franklin invents the lightning rod. -
Attack on Fort Duquesne
On May 28, 1754, George Washington and his troops attack Fort Duquesne in the French and Indian War. -
Battle of Fort Necessity
On July 3, 1754, the Battle of Fort Necessity occurs in Pennsylvania. -
The Capture of Fort William Henry
On August 9, 1757, the French capture Fort William Henry in siege. -
The Ceding of Louisiana
On November 13, 1762, the French cede Louisiana to Spain. -
The End of the French and Indian War
On February 10, 1763, the French and Indian War ends with the signing of a peace treaty. -
The Sugar Act
On April 6, 1764, the Sugar Act is placed on various goods in the colonies. -
The Stamp Act is Repealed
On March 18, 1766, the Stamp Act is repealed. -
The Townshend Acts
On November 20, 1767, the Townshend Acts cause additional levies. -
The Boston Massacre
On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre occurs. -
The Repeal of the Townshend Acts
On April 12, 1770, the Townshend Acts were repealed by the British Parliament. -
The Beginning of the American Revolution
On November 2, 1772, Samuel Adams organizes the Committee of Correspondence, beginning the American Revolution. -
The Boston Tea Party
On December 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party occurred. -
The Intolerable Acts
On June 2, 1774, the Intolerable Acts were established along with the Quartering Act. -
George Washington Appointed
On June 15, 1775, George Washington was appointed the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. -
The Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is approved. -
Crossing of the Delaware
On December 25 and 26, 1776, Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River. -
The Continental Army Disbanded
On November 3, 1783, George Washington orders the Continental Army to be disbanded. -
President George Washington
On February 4, 1789, George Washington is elected by the electoral college as the first president of the United States. -
Washington's Inauguration
On April 30, 1789, President George Washington is inaugurated. -
Washington's Reelection
On December 3, 1792 - George Washington is reelected president of the United States with no opposition. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
On September 1, 1794, the Whiskey Rebellion takes place. -
Final Address
On September 19, 1796, President George Washington gives his final address as president. -
President John Adams
On March 4, 1797, John Adams succeeds George Washington as president. -
Passing of Washington
On December 14, 1799, George Washington passes.