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New York Slave Revolt
Twenty-three Africans rise up in New York and kill nine people. -
The Great Awakening
George Whitefield travels throughout New England and stirs spiritual revival. -
Princeton University Founded
Princeton University is founded in New Jersey as a seminary college. -
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 New England colonies move to rebel against Great Britain. -
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 American revolutionary war comes to an end with the Treaty of Paris between the British and the U.S. -
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, which improved U.S. relations with Great Britain.