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Beginning of the Industrial Revolution in England
This process began in Britain in the 18th century and from there spread to other parts of the world. Although used earlier by French writers, the term Industrial Revolution was first popularized by the English -
Beginning of Seven Year War
The fighting between French and colonists merged into a European conflict involving France, Austria, and Russia against Prussia and Britain. Peace was declared in 1763 through the Peace of Paris, which ended French power in North America. -
End of Seven Year War
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Beginning of Captain Cooks voyages the Pacific Ocean
The first voyage of James Cook was commissioned by King George III: a combined Royal Navy and Royal Society expedition to the south Pacific Ocean. The second voyage was to the Pacific in search of that elusive Southern Continent -
Beginning American Revolution
The American Revolution is the U.S. War of Independence. The conflict arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain's 13 North American colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British crown. -
End of Captain Cooks voyages in the Pacific