Technology Project 3: Part II

By kyle.atkins
  • Period: to

    1700-1800

  • First regularly publishing newspaper

    John Campbell publishes the News-Letter in Boston.

  • New York slave revolt

  • George Washington is born

  • The Sugar Act

    A tax instituted by the British upon various commodities in the colonies

  • Boston Massacre

    On this day, the British fired upon a Boston mob

  • Start of the Revolutionary War

  • Declaration of Independence

    On this day, Thomas Jefferson's work was approved by the Continental Congress.

  • Crossing of the Delaware

    On this day, George Washington crossed the Delaware River, launching a surprise attack on the British.

  • End of Revolutionary War

    Congress ratifies the Constitution, ending the war.

  • Washington becomes first President