timeline number 2 By ashton7650 1700 population reaches 275000 1704 John Campbell founds the Boston News-Letter 1712 Carolina was divided into North and South Carolina 1714 Tea is introduced into the American colonies 1724 Quakers make a statement opposing slavery 1730 Work begins on construction of Province Hall 1732 Benjamin Franklin publishes Poor Richard's Almanac Jul 4, 1735 Freedom of the Press became recognized in New York May 23, 1744 First battle of King George's War begins Jun 14, 1752 Ben Franklin invents lightening rod May 18, 1754 George Washington and his troops attack Fort Duquesne Period: Aug 3, 1757 to Aug 9, 1757 French capture Fort William Henry Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian War ends 1765 Nine of thirteen colonies ask for repeal of the Stamp Act 1770 Boston Massacre between colonists and British 1770 Boston Tea Party Apr 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington 1776 Continental Congress sign Declaration of Independence 1777 Articles of Confederation signed 1782 Peace talks begin between Britain and America 1783 Britain recognizes American Independence 1788 Constitution is ratified 1789 President George Washington Period: 1789 to 1797 George Washington 1797 President John Adams Period: 1797 to 1801 President John Adams