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New Jersey Established as a Royal Colony
East and West Jersey were combined into one state, New Jersey. Under the ruling of Queen Anne, this state became a royal colony. New Jersey was one of the thirteen original colonies. -
Poor Richard's Almanac Published
In 1732, Poor Richard's Almanac was published. It was written anonymously by Benjamin Franklin. This almanac was a best seller in North America and more than ten thousand copies were printed each year. -
John Adams and Abigail Smith get Married
On October 25, 1764, Abigail and John Adams became man and wife. They were married in the Smith's home in Weymouth. -
Quartering Act is Passed
The Quartering Acts required colonists to house British soldiers. This act forced American citizens to provide, serve, and take care of British soldiers. -
Boston Massacre
On March third, 1770, a deadly riot occurred on King Street in Boston. This massacre began as a street fight between one British solder and many American colonists. This street brawl quickly turned into a bloody slaughter, which was named the Boston Massacre. The Boston Massacre paved the way to the American Revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
This political protest happened on December 16, 1773, at Griffin's Wharf in Massachusetts. Americans colonists were so fed up by England imposing "taxation without representation" that they dressed up as Indians and dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor. -
Battle of Lexington
The battle of Lexington happened in the year 1775. It was a battle that kicked off the American Revolutionary war. On April 18, hundreds of British soldiers began the march to seize an arms cache. Paul Revere and many other horse riders raced the British soldiers and sounded the alarm. This act of bravery gave American soldiers a chance to prepare for the British. They intercepted the redcoats and soon the British army was retreating. -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion was a series of violent attacks that were focused on attacking courthouses and many other properties that belonged to the government in the state of Massachusetts. This rebellion began in 1786, but led to huge military confrontations in 1787. This rebellion was named after former soldier and farmer, Daniel Shay. He was one of the leaders that led this rebellion. -
Washington Elected
In the year 1789, George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States. He began his presidency by setting up America's government. Washington was in charge of setting up the presidential cabinet and appointing the entire supreme court in the beginning years of his presidency. -
John Adams Elected as President
In 1796, federalist nominee John Adams was elected president of the United States. He led the Democratic-Republican party. He became the second president of the United States.
