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United kingdom came into existence
The united Kingdom of great Britain came into existence when the governments of England and Scotland were united. The term British came to refer to both the English and the Scots. -
French and Indian war
The French and Indian war began -
The diplomatic revlution of 1756
The diplomatic revolution of 1756 led to another worldwide war. The war had three major areas of conflict: Europe, India, and North America. -
Battles of Quebec
British forces under General Wolfe defeated the French under General Montcalm on the Plains Abraham, outside Quebec. -
Great Britain
Great Britain had become the world’s greatest colonial power. -
Proclamation of 1763
King George made a law called the Proclamation of 1763 which stated the colonists could not move westward over the Appalachian Mountains. -
The Currency Act
A law was passes which said the colonies could not print or use their own money. -
The Stamp Act passed
a tax on anything paper related in the colonies, from playing cards to wills and diplomas. -
Towns act
This act placed travels on tea, glass, paper, and paint. Many colonists refused to pay the taxes or to buy any good made in England. -
Continental congress
The second continental congress approved the declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson