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Benjamin Franklin invents the lightening rod
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Britain and Prussia defeat France, Spain, Austria, and Russia. France loses North American colonies; Spain cedes Florida to Britain in exchange for Cuba.
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Robert Clive, British commander, defeats Nawab of Bengal at Plassey.
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The British capture Quebec from the French
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The Industrial Revaluation begins
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English tea is thrown into the harbor to protest a tax on tea.
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The Declaration of Independence is approved July 4 by the Continental Congress
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Revolutionary War ends with Treaty of Paris.
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The constitution was signed
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The French Revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille. In U.S., George Washington elected president with all 69 votes of the Electoral College, takes oath of office in New York City.