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War of Spanish Succession
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Acts of Union: Formation of Great Britain
Scotland and England become one country. -
Begin of the Industrial Revolution
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Voltaire uses his pen name for the first time
His literary debut occurred in 1718 with the publication of his Oedipe, a reworking of the ancient tragedy. The play was first performed at the home of the Duchesse du Maine at Sceaux, a sign of Voltaire's quick ascent to the very ‘pinnacle’ of the elite literary society. Its published title page also publicized the new pen name, Voltaire, that would become his signature for his many other literary works. -
Neoclassical Art Movement begins in Europe
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Benjamin Franklin Invents the Lightning Rod
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French and Indian War begins- in America
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Seven Years' War Begins
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Candide Written by Voltaire
Candide was written by Voltaire after he was kicked out of Paris. At this time he was living in Geneve. Candide is considered one of his most widely known texts. -
Parliament passes the Stamp Act
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Boston Massacre
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First Continental Congress
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American Revolution Begins
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French Revolution Begins
