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James Oglethorpe founds Georgia for "worthy poor"
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French and Indian War (Seven Years' War begins)
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British win costly victory at Battle of Bunker Hill
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publishes Common Sense; Continental Congress signs Declaration of Independence in July
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American forces defeat General Burgoyne
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The United States and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Paris
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Congress passes the Bill of Rights
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Western Pennsylvanians protest in Whiskey Rebellion; Joy's Treaty ensures commerce between U.S. and Britain
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Congress passes Alien and Sedition Acts
