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A movement in the around 1730-1740 that was a reberllion against authoritiarian religious rule. This also had repercussions in aspects of politics and culture.
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England officially declares war on France.
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British victories started to appear with succcessful victories at Fort Duquesne, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Louisbourg, and Montreal.
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Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years War
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The deaths of five Amercan colonists lengthened the American distrust of the British military.
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American colonists called the Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as Native Americans and dumped British tea into the Boston harbor.
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The British are coming! The British are coming! That's all you know the rest.
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This document declared American independence from Great Britain.
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Thomas Jefferson passes an embargo on Great Britain, which resulted in an economic disaster for American merchants.
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James Madison in inaugurated the President of the United States.
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The name says it all...
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Andrew Jackson and thousands of American troops defeat the British in the Battle of New Orleans.
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Bill Clinton becomes the first Democratic president in 12 years and the 42nd president of the United States/
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This compromise was reached after Congress threatened to override Clinton's attempt to lift ban against homosexuals in the military. This forbids the military to ask about a person's sexual orientation.
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Truck bombs outside the embassy exploded in Kenya, killing over 200 people and wounding more than 4,000.
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The House charges Clinton with obstruction of justice and perjury due to the allegations of the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
