1701

Yale College is established in New Haven, Connecticut Colony.

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Connecticut

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British North America

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education

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1701-1800

1775

The colonists fail in their attempt to seize Canada from the British

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N.A.

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British North America

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international affairs

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1701-1800

1775

The Battle of Bunker Hill (Massachusetts) is fought on June 17.

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Massachusetts

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British North America

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war

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1701-1800

1774

First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia on September 5.

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Pennsylvania

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British North America

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rebellion

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1701-1800

1733

Jonathan Edwards begins Great Awakening religious revival in Northampton, Massachusetts Colony.

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Massachusetts

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British North America

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religion

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1701-1800

1693

The College of William and Mary is founded in Williamsburg, Virginia Colony on February 8.

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Virginia

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British North America

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education

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1601-1700

1625

The non-Indian population of the English colonies is approximately 2,000.

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N.A.

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British North America

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population

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1601-1700

1620

One hundred and four men, women and children who become known as the Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth Rock on November 11.

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Massachusetts

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British North America

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settlement

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1601-1700

1619

The first 20 Africans arrive at Jamestown as indentured servants on August 20.

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Virginia

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British North America

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settlement

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1601-1700

1670

The Virginia Colonial Assembly disenfranchises landless men.

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Virginia

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British North America

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politics

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1601-1700

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