1700- 1800

  • Seven Year's War

    The war was a conflict between France and Great Britain for North American land in the region around Pennsylvania.
  • Industrial Revolution Begins

    This was when agricultural places became more industrialized or urban. The railroad, the cotton gin, electricity, and more inventions helped change society forever.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Americans were furious when Britain would not repeal the Tea Act so a bunch of Bostonians boarded three ships and threw out tons of tea dressed as indians.
  • Boston Massacre

    he Boston Massacre was a fight that occurred between a mob of colonists and a squad of British soldiers from throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks.
  • First Continental Congress

    The First Continental Congress was formed in Philadelphia to consider options for the thirteen colonies to hopefully gain independence and figure things out with Britain.
  • Steam Engine Invented

    James Watt improved the steam engine which made a huge impact on the industrial revolution, trade and more around the entire world.
  • Common Sense Was Published

    This book was written by Thomas Paine and talked about arguments as to why the New World should have their independence from Britain.
  • Deceleration Of Independence

    The declaration was signed on this date to finally be independent from Britain. The colonies cut all ties with Britain.
  • George Washington As First President

    George Washington was elected as the very first president to run our newly independent country.
  • French Revolution

    France was at bankruptcy because of the American Revolution and the people went against the king of France because of his corruption.