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James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England, uniting both kingdoms.
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Jamestown is founded as the first permanent English settlement.
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Pilgrims land at Plymouth, signing the Mayflower Compact.
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English Civil War leads to the temporary fall of the monarchy.
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Execution of Charles I; England becomes a republic under Oliver Cromwell.
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1660 – UK: Restoration of the Monarchy: Charles II ascends the throne.
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1688 – UK: Glorious Revolution: James II is overthrown; William III Mary II take power.
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1707 – UK: Act of Union forms Great Britain.
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1733 – US: Georgia is established, completing the 13 Colonies.
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1763 – UK: Seven Years’ War ends; Britain expands global territories.
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1775-1783 – US: American Revolutionary War leads to independence.
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1776 – US: Declaration of Independence is signed.
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1783 – US: Treaty of Paris officially recognizes U.S. sovereignty.
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1801 – UK: United Kingdom of Great Britain Ireland is formed.
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1803 – US: Louisiana Purchase doubles U.S. territory.
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1810-1821 – The Mexican War of Independence is fought against Spanish rule.
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1812-1815 – US: War of 1812 between U.S. and Britain.
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1815 – UK: Britain defeats Napoleon at Battle of Waterloo.
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1820 – UK: Death of George III; George IV becomes king.
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1820 – US: Missouri Compromise regulates slavery in new territories.
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1823 – Mexico becomes a republic
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1836 – Texas declares independence from Mexico, leading to tensions.
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1837 – UK: Queen Victoria ascends the throne, marking the Victorian era.
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The U.S. annexes Texas, further straining relations with Mexico.
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The Mexican-American War begins.