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St. Petersburg Founded
Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great of Russia. This soon became the capitol of Russia. Also, open to year-long trading. -
Table of Ranks
Created by Peter the Great, the table displays the different levels or ranks in the military, government, and court of Imperial Russia. -
Founding of Georgia
James Oglethorpe founded Georgia when climbing a 40 foot bluff from the Savannah River. -
Benjamin Franklin invents Lightening Rod
Benjamin Franklin invents the lightening rod. -
Seven Years War Begins
Involved Prussia(still under Fredrick the Great rule and Great Britain) Austria, France, and Russia. -
Industrial Revolution in England
Begins 1760 and ended in 1851 -
Seven Years War Ends
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James Watt invents the Steam Engine
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Stamp Act Imposed on American colonist by Britain.
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Boston Massacre
English troops fire on a group of people protesting the taxes. -
Boston Tea Party
The start of the American Revolution -
Lexington and Concord
Marks the beginning of the American Revolution -
Declaration of Independence is Written
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British Surrender at Yorktown
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Treaty of Paris Signed
This ends the Revolutionary War -
Constitution is Signed
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George Washington Becomes First President
George Washington becomes first American President. -
French Revolution Begins
Ends November 9, 1799 -
Bill of Rights Ratification
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Cotton Gin
Helped the growth or cotton and slavery in the South -
John Adams Elected President
Elected 2nd president of the United States of America -
Smallpox Vaccination
Edward Jenner introduces the vaccination -
Thomas Jefferson Elected Vice President under John Adams
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George Washington's Farewell Address