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First Great Awakening Begins
The First Great Awakening was a series of Christian revivals that swept the North American colonies. The movement permanently affected Protestantism because of its leaders that strove to restore religion as an individual relationship. -
Jonathan Edwards Preaches "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
During the First Great Awakening, many famous sermons were delivered. "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" was arguably one of the most recognized. In this sermon Johnathon Edwards told the people of Enfield that unbelievers would be subjected to a horrific, fiery hell. -
French and Indian War Begins
The French and Indian War was fought between Great Britain and France to determine who got to control North American land. -
Pontiac's War Begins
Pontiac's War was fought between a group of Native Americans and Great Britain. The war started because the Native Americans were dissatisfied with how Great Britain ruled following the French and Indian War. -
The Townshend Acts are Passed
The Townshend Acts were a series of taxes imposed on the colonists by Great Britain. They were named after a man named Charles Townshend. These taxes affected things such as china, glass, lead, paper, and tea. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest by the colonists. During this, they snuck onto ships at Griffin's Wharf in Boston and dumped over 300 chests of tea into the harbor. -
Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the Revolutionary War. The British marched into Lexington and Concord intending to seize weapons and lessen the possibility of rebellion. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The Declaration of Independence is a document that was drafted and signed by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This document officially declared the colonies independence from Great Britain. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation established provisions of a national government for the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain. -
George Washington Inaugurated
George Washington was the first President of the United States. His inauguration occurred in New York City.