The steam engine, invented by James Watt, was a major technological advancement that powered factories and transportation systems during the Industrial Revolution.

The Intolerable Acts, also known as the Coercive Acts, were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party.

The Battle of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775, is considered the start of the American Revolution.

George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain.

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, ended the American Revolution and recognized the independence of the United States.

The spinning jenny, invented by James Hargreaves, was a multi-spindle spinning frame that revolutionized the textile industry by increasing the productivity of spinning cotton.

Lord North was the British Prime Minister during the American Revolution.

World War I is often considered the end of the Industrial Revolution, as it marked a shift towards new technologies and economic structures.

The Articles of Confederation, adopted in 1781, established the first government of the United States.

The mechanical reaper, invented by Cyrus McCormick, revolutionized agriculture by automating the harvesting of crops.

Horatio Gates led the Continental Army to victory at the Battle of Saratoga.

The Bessemer process, invented by Henry Bessemer, revolutionized the production of iron and steel by removing impurities and making it stronger and more affordable.

Thomas Jefferson served as the first Secretary of State and later as the third President of the United States.

The railroad, powered by steam locomotives, revolutionized transportation by enabling faster and more efficient movement of goods and people.