1700-1800

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    Queen Anne's War

    Between French and English colonists and the Indian allies.
  • Piano is invented

    Invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori.
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    Tuscarora War

    The Tuscarora Indians burned down North Carolina settlements and killed many people over treaty disputes.
  • Steam engine is invented

    Invented and patented by Thomas Newcomen.
  • Thermometer is invented

    The first mercury thermometer is invented by Gabriel Fahrenheit.
  • Lightning rod is invented

    Invented by Benjamin Franklin
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    French and Indian War

    Between the royal French forces and the various American Indian forces.
  • Electric telegraph is patented

    The electric telegraph is patented by Georges Louis,
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    The American Revolutionary War

    Also called the American War of Independence. Between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the 13 colonies. France and Spain later came to help the American colonies.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    The American forces defeated the British forces at Saratoga.
  • Steamboat is invented

    Invented by John Fitch.
  • First Presidency

    Goerge Washington is elected president.
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    George Washington's Presidency

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    John Adam's Presidency