1700-1800

  • Treaty of Utrecht

    Treaty of Utrecht

    This event was a series of peace treaties between the Dutch and Spanish. The war involved 3 contenders for the Spanish throne.
  • Great Awakening

    Great Awakening

    The awakening was an outbreak of protestant revivalism. The movement developed as the idea of secular rationalism was emphasized, and passion for religion had grown stale.
  • King George War

    King George War

    This was a war with border raids by both sides of their Indian allies. The victory the English took was important as they captured Louisborg.
  • Albany Plan of Union

    Albany Plan of Union

    The Albany Plan of Union was a plan to place British North America under a more centralized government. The plan was adopted by representatives of 7 colonies.
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    French & Indian War

    The French and Indian War was a fight over the Ohio river valley. The French wanted to control the area to continue their fur trade, however British wanted this area.
  • Great Awakening

    Great Awakening

    The end result of the Great Awakening was massive. It saw a rise in many protestant denominations including Methodists, Presbyterians, and Baptists.
  • Mason Dixon LIne

    Mason Dixon LIne

    This line was originally used to create a Pennsylvania border. This line however has been used to describe the boundary between slave and free states .
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    American Revolutuon

    The protest began with taxes imposed on the colonies from the monarchy and parliament. This then turned into a revolt toward the English.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence is a article that declares independence from British rule. Written by Thomas Jefferson, this was the start of the U.S.
  • Bill of Rights

    Bill of Rights

    The Bill of Rights protects the rights of all American citizens. They protect freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, the freedom of assembly etc.