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Peter the Great becomes czar of Russia.
reigned from 1682-1725 -
Period: to
1700s
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The French and Indian War begins. It was a series of wars that included the French and British over land east of the Mississippi
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The Seven Years War, a territorial war in Europe, breaks out.
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Mozart is born. He was an Austrian composer. He composed many symphonies in his life.
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George III becomes the king of England.
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The Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years War and the French and Indian War.
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Proclamationof 1763 is created. It says that people cannot settle past the Appalachian Mountains.
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The Sugar Act is passed. This placed tax on wine, sugar, etc.
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The Stamp Act was signed. This put tax on all paper goods.
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The Townshend Acts put taxes on glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea.
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The Boston Massacre, the shooting of 5 colonists by British soldiers occurs.
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The Boston Tea Party, planned by Samuel Adams and others to boycott the taxation of tea takes place.
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The Quartering Act takes effect, requiring colonists to provide housing for soldiers.
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The Intolerable Acts are signed. These acts were made in response to the Boston Tea Party, etc, and angered the colonists.
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The United Kingdom was founded.
