1700-1800

By lindsey_1223
  • Steam Engine Invented

    Steam Engine Invented

    First steam engine invented during the Industrial Revolution by Thomas Newcomen.
  • First Great Awakening

    First Great Awakening

    Time where religious devotion was revived, changed religious views in the American colonies.
  • Franklin Stove invented

    Franklin Stove invented

    Benjamin Franklin invented Franklin Stove, was used to heat homes
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    It was a seven year war, between Britain and France over the New World Territory.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    First direct tax on American colonies, taxed on all papers, bills, dice, etc.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    Riot that happened between American and British soldiers, that resulted in 5 colonists dead.
  • American Revolution War

    American Revolution War

    Revolution between Great Britain's colonies and the colonial government, caused by The Proclamation Act of 1763.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Stated the colonists' motivations for seeking independence.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Treaty that ended the American Revolution War.
  • George Washington Presidency

    George Washington Presidency

    George Washington becomes the first president of the United States.