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William III defeats James II at the Battle of the Boyne
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Fighting begins as an alliance of Britain, the Holy Roman Empire, Dutch Republic, Prussia, Portugal, and Denmark declare war to prevent a French succession to the Spanish throne
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February 29, 1704 - Queen Anne's War: French and Native American forces conduct the Raid on Deerfield
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Grand Alliance forces under Marlborough win the Battle of Ramillies
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The French, British, and Austrians declare war on Spain after Spanish troops land on Sardinia and Sicily
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The Treaty of Nystad ends the Great Northern War
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The Treaty of Vienna settles the succession crisis
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Major General Edward Braddock is routed at the Battle of the Monongahela
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Colonel Robert Clive wins the Battle of Plassey in India
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a train engine that improved travel and transportation for products