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Queen Anne's War
Queen Anne's war is the second war between Britain and France in the United States. The Native Americans fought with the French in this war that lasted 11 years. -
Father Rale's War
Also known as the Dummer's War, was fought over a 3 year period between the northern most British settlers and the Wabanaki Confederacy over control of the region. -
First Great Awakening
George Whitefield started a preaching tour in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His sermons garnered thousands of people and is generally recognized as the beginning of the First Great Awakening. -
Slavery Ban Overturned
The Province of Georgia overturns the ban on slavery introduced in 1735. Before the reversal, Georgia was the only colony to ban slavery in America. -
Boston Massacre
A street fight between patriots and British soldiers turned into the soldiers opening fire on civilians. The presence of soldiers was already unwanted. This event was one of the first events that would lead to the rebellion against the British and the Revolutionary War -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was protest against taxation without representation and the monopoly of the East India Company. 342 chests of tea were thrown into the Boston Harbor by patriots disguised as Native Americans. -
Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, officially separating America from British rule. 56 men sign the document authored by Thomas Jefferson. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in the Hotel d'York in Paris. It marked the end of the Revolutionary War and officially won America its freedom. -
First Presidential Election
George Washington is elected as the first President of the United States. -
US Constitution
The US Constitution goes into effect after being ratified by nine states.