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French colonists Jean-Baptiste le Moyne and Sieur de Bienvile found the City of New Orleans.
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British Lieutenant Robert Maynard kills Blackbeard off the coast of North Carolina.
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George Washington is born in Virginia.
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The Boston Port Bill, Administration of Justice Act, Massachusetts Government Act, Quartering Act, and Quebec Act were passed. This led up to the convening of the First Continental Congress.
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The First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia to consider options for the thirteen colonies.
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Thomas Paine publishes "Common Sense", which was a pamphlet that made arguments for American Independence.
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After voting for Independence in the continental congress, the Declaration of Independence was signed.
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George Washington crosses the Delaware River to fight the Hessians in New Jersey.
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