AH 1700-1800

By ANDuncan
  • New York Slave Revolt

    New York Slave Revolt

    Twenty-three Africans rise up in New York and kill nine people.
  • The Great Awakening

    The Great Awakening

    George Whitefield travels throughout New England and stirs spiritual revival.
  • Princeton University Founded

    Princeton University Founded

    Princeton University is founded in New Jersey as a seminary college.
  • The French and Indian War Begins

    The French and Indian War Begins

    The colonies of New France and Britain engage in a war commonly called "The Seven Years War".
  • The American Revolution Begins

    The American Revolution Begins

    The New England colonies move to rebel against Great Britain.
  • The United States Declare Independence

    The United States Declare Independence

    The United States declares independence from Britain and signs the Declaration of Independence.
  • The Treaty of Paris is Signed

    The Treaty of Paris is Signed

    The American revolutionary war comes to an end with the Treaty of Paris between the British and the U.S.
  • George Washington Is Elected President

    George Washington Is Elected President

    General George Washington is elected the first president of the United States.
  • The Jay Treaty is Signed

    The Jay Treaty is Signed

    The Jay treaty is signed, which improved U.S. relations with Great Britain.