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Great Awakening
A movement in the around 1730-1740 that was a reberllion against authoritiarian religious rule. This also had repercussions in aspects of politics and culture. -
Beginning of Seven Years War
England officially declares war on France. -
Tide Turning for the British
British victories started to appear with succcessful victories at Fort Duquesne, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Louisbourg, and Montreal. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War -
The Boston Massacre
The deaths of five Amercan colonists lengthened the American distrust of the British military. -
The Boston Tea Party
American colonists called the Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as Native Americans and dumped British tea into the Boston harbor. -
Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes
The British are coming! The British are coming! That's all you know the rest. -
Signing of Declaration of Independence
This document declared American independence from Great Britain. -
Embargo on Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson passes an embargo on Great Britain, which resulted in an economic disaster for American merchants. -
James Madison
James Madison in inaugurated the President of the United States. -
Ameria Declares War on Great Britain
The name says it all... -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson and thousands of American troops defeat the British in the Battle of New Orleans. -
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton becomes the first Democratic president in 12 years and the 42nd president of the United States/ -
Don't Ask Don't Tell
This compromise was reached after Congress threatened to override Clinton's attempt to lift ban against homosexuals in the military. This forbids the military to ask about a person's sexual orientation. -
U.S. Embassy
Truck bombs outside the embassy exploded in Kenya, killing over 200 people and wounding more than 4,000. -
Impeachment
The House charges Clinton with obstruction of justice and perjury due to the allegations of the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
