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The Massachusetts Bay Colony founded
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The Winthrop Fleet arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony
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William Bradford (Plymouth Colony governor) succeeded Edward Winslow as governor of the Plymouth Colony.
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New Netherland was ceded to England under the Treaty of Breda
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Glorious Revolution: James was deposed in favor of William and Mary
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The Governor of the Dominion of New England was deposed, ending the rule of the Dominion
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War of the Grand Alliance: The war was ended by the Treaty of Ryswick
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Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont resigned his commission as governor of New York, leaving his lieutenant John Nanfan in office as acting governor.
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Lebanon, Connecticut was incorporated.
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William III died and was succeeded by Anne, Queen of Great Britain.
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Anne, Queen of Great Britain died and was succeeded by George I of Great Britain.
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To help defray the cost of keeping troops in America, the British Parliament enacted the Stamp Act 1765, imposing a tax on many types of printed materials used in the colonies.
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Stamp Act Congress: A congress of delegated from nine colonies adopted the Declaration of Rights and Grievances, which petitioned Parliament and the King to repeal the Stamp Act.
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Battle of Golden Hill: Several civilians were injured following a confrontation with British troops in New York City.
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Samuel Adams organized the Committees of Correspondence.
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The British Parliament passed the Tea Act.
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American Revolution: The government of Fincastle County, Virginia issued the Fincastle Resolutions, promising resistance to the Intolerable Acts.
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Gunpowder Incident: Royal Navy sailors removed gunpowder from the Williamsburg, Virginia magazine.
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The 1st, 4th and 5th Connecticut Regiments were raised.
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The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were adopted.
