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Poor Richard's Almanac
Author Benjamin Franklin publishes the first of several issues -
Benjamin Franklin Invents Lightning Rod
He had already proven lightning was electricity by flying a kite in a thunderstorm. -
French & Indian War Begins
George Washington and troops attack Fort Duquesne -
French & Indian War Ends
Treaty of Paris of 1763 gives Canada and the American Midwest to the English -
Sugar Act
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Stamp Act
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Townshend Acts
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Boston Massacre
Riot between British troops and colonists -
Boston Tea Party
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Intolerable Acts
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First Continental Congress
Lasted until October 26, 1774 -
Lexington and Concord
Robert Newman hangs two lanterns and Paul Revere rides to warn that the British are coming. -
Thomas Paine Publishes "Common Sense"
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Declaration of Independence is Signed
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Articles of Confederation
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Battle at Yorktown
Cornwall and the British surrender to Washington and French allies -
Treaty of Paris
Britain recognizes American indpendence -
Shay's Rebellion
Poor farmers followed Daniel Shay to fight against high taxes -
George Washington is Elected First President of the United States
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U.S. Constitution is Effective
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Federal Judiciary Act
Supreme Court is created -
First Bank of the United States
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Bill of Rights is Effective
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Eli Whitney Patents the Cotton Gin
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Whiskey Rebellion
Pennsylvania farmers rebelled against the new liquor tax -
Jay's Treaty
Settled continuing issues with Great Britain and the U.S. -
John Adams is Inaugurated as President
2nd President of the U.S.