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Poor Richards Almanack
Written by Benjamin Franklin -
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French and Indian War
The colonies of British America fought against the colonies of New France both with Indian allies. This was fought to decide who had predominant power of American land. -
Steam Engine
James Watt invented the first working steam engine. -
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American Revolution
A revolt against the British that ended with America gaining freedom from Great Britain. -
Boston Massacure
The Boston Massacre occurred because of a group of Boston residents where harassing British soldiers when they opened fire on them. -
Boston Tea Party
A protest by the colonies of the taxation without representation imposed by Great Britain. -
Declaration of Independance
The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. -
General Cornwallis surrenders
With the surrender of British General Cornwallis, this ended the fighting of the American Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris
The signing of the Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolutionary War. -
Beginning of cotton export
First seven bales of cotton to arrive in Europe from America -
US Constitution was signed
Was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia when 39 delegates of the Constitutional Convention endorsed it. -
George Washington elected President
By all 69 electoral votes, George Washington became the United States' first president. -
US Bill or Rights
The US Bill of Rights was ratified by congress. -
Cotton Gin
An invention by Eli Whitney that mechanically separated the sticky seeds out of cotton. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Before leaving office, George Washington wrote a farewell address to the new nation.
