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1730-1739
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A new Pope is chosen
After four months of deliberation, Lorenzo Corsini was chosen to be Pope Clement XII. The Cardinals thought him to be the best choice at the time, despite his age of 78 and his worsening vision. During his second year at this position, he became completely blind, however that did not hinder his duties. -
The first library in America
Benjamin Franklin and other members from a philosophical association in Philadelphia, created the "Articles of Agreement," to form the first library in America. The group's 50 member s each contributed 40 shillings to start the library, which would open on November 8th of that year, with the motto "To support the common good is dvine." Their first book order consisted of religious and educational texts. -
Colony of Georgia
King George II granted a charter that would allow James Oglethorpe to establish a colony between the Savannah and Altamaha riveres. This would become the 13th English colony. Each settler on this new land was promised free passage, as well as supplies and land upon arrival. -
Colonists arrive at Charleston, South Carolina.
On the 13, James Oglethorpe and his settlers arrived in Charles Town (Charleston). They continued traveling until they reached Savannah around Fenruary. By negotiating with Creek Native Americans, Oglethorpe obtained land and established military forts. -
Marie-Joseph Angelique
Marie-Joseph Angelique was a slave in Montreal who set fire to her owner's home, after learning she was going to be sold on April 10, 1734. Because slavery was condoned by New France, (now Canada,) Marie was punished for burning a large area of Montreal. She was tortured, and taken to the gallows. On June 21, 1734 she was publicly hung by another slave, and then burned at the stake. -
Venice: A Regatta on the Grand Canal
Italian painter Giovanni Antonio Canal, also known as 'Canaletto,' completed this painting of the Grand Canal in 1735. He created many paintings depicting the canals, as he was fascinated with Italy and its architecture. -
The Zenger Trial and Freesom of the Press
After John Peter Zenger started publishing the New-York weekly Journal in 1733, he was arrested for seditious libel. In this weekly journal, he exposed Governor Cosby's abuse of power in American colonies such as New York. After the American jurors found Zenger 'Not guilty,' the colonies began publishing more criticism of British authority and calls for independence, knowing the British wouldn't file charges. -
The Union Fire Company
After Benjamin Franklin heard of fire-fighting clubs in cities such as Boston, he suggested that Philadelphia should have one. He wrote about this idea in the Gazette, and the Union FIre Company was created in 1736. Members pledged to not only help one another should fire threaten their homes, but they would also save their valuables and protect them from being stolen during the chaos. -
Galileo's reburial
95 years after Italian scientist Galileo died, his supporters succeeded in allowing his remains to be reburied in the basilica of the Florence Santa Croce in Italy. When Galileo died in 1642, the Catholic Church didn't allow him to be buried in consecrated ground, since he believed it was the sun, not the earth, which was at the center of the universe. When he was reburied in 1737, two fingers from his right hand, one tooth, and a vertebra were removed from his corpse. -
Pope St Clement Adoring the Trinity
Italian painter, Givanni Battista Tiepolo, completed this painting of Pope Clement I in 1738. In this painting Clement is looking up towards God and speaking to him. -
The Stono Rebellion
A small group of slaves marched from South Carolina down to Florida, carrying signs proclaiming "Liberty!" They had heard that runaways had made their way south, where they obtained freedom and land. During their march south, the slaves killed any whites they came across. By the end of the day, 100 whites were in pursuit and either killed or captured the rebel group. -
War of Jenkins' Ear
The War of Jenkins' Ear was started over a disagreement over Britain's right to trade with Spain's colonies in America. Although Spain had outlawed this, trading between them continued. British merchant captain, Robert Jenkins, lost one of his ears during a sword between himself and a Spanish Coastguard member.
