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4 days ago · 1750s. 1752: Benjamin Franklin invents the lightning rod. 1755: William Cullen invents the first artificial refrigeration machine. 1760s. 1760: John Joseph Merlin invents the first Roller skates. 1764: James Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny. 1765: James Watt invents the improved steam engine utilizing a separate condenser.
- Fritz Strassmann
Friedrich Wilhelm Strassmann (German: [fʁɪt͡s ˈʃtʁasˌman] ⓘ;...
- Timeline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Year Event 600 BC: Ancient Greek philosopher Thales of...
- Timeline of Computing
Timeline of computing presents events in the history of...
- Fritz Strassmann
3 days ago · The Seven Years' War (1756–1763) was a global conflict involving most of the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe and the Americas. One of the opposing alliances was led by Great Britain and Prussia. The other alliance was led by France, backed by Spain, Saxony, Sweden, and Russia. Related conflicts include the 1754 to 1763 ...
2 days ago · The Thirteen Colonies were a group of British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. Grievances against the imperial government led the 13 colonies to begin uniting in 1774, and expelling British officials by 1775. Assembled at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, they appointed George ...
2 days ago · Pay for labor in Rhode Island, 1750s-1770s See the preface of this book for context and an explanation of the different money systems cited (old tenor, new tenor, lawful money, etc.) Men's work was valued at 12 shillings per day in 1756; Mowing was valued at 3 pounds a day in 1759; Farm labor was valued at 1 pound, 10 shillings [per day] in 1759
- Marie Concannon
- 2012
3 days ago · Contains primary source documents that relate to the governance of, and activities in, the American, Canadian and West Indian colonies of England. [1570-1759] Early American Imprints, Series I (1639 - 1800) This link opens in a new window. Digitized collection of primary documents and images of American life from 1639-1800.
- Jennifer Dorner
- 2014
May 15, 2024 · Collections at the Connecticut State Library also include original records, in the "Connecticut Archives," pertaining to Susquehanna Settlers (Series I and II), 1750-1820. The records may be consulted on microfilm in the History and Genealogy Reading Room, although most of these papers throw relatively little light on family history or ...
May 22, 2024 · Some of the earliest artifacts date from the late 1600s, just after the British seized New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, renaming it New York City. You might discover items like a colonial ...
