timeline 2 By clarealley Period: 1702 to 1713 Politics/war- War of Spanish Succession Oct 28, 1704 People- death of John Locke 1717 Culture- The Freemason Grand Lodge founded in London 1727 People- death of Isaac Newton Nov 1, 1755 Culture- Lisbon earthquake Period: 1756 to 1763 Politics/war- Seven Years War 1759 Culture- Candide published Period: 1760 to 1820 People- King George III ruled United Kingdom Period: 1760 to 1840 Culture- Industrial Revolution Period: 1762 to 1796 People- Catherine II The Great ruled Russia Period: 1765 to 1783 Politics/war- American Revolution Mar 5, 1770 Politics/war- Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Culture- Boston Tea Party Jul 4, 1776 Politics/war- Signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence May 30, 1778 People- death of Voltaire Period: 1789 to 1799 Politics/war- French Revolution Dec 14, 1799 People- death of George Washington Period: 1804 to 1815 Politics/war- Napoleonic Wars