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Tag: Seven Years’ War

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1st November 1765: The Stamp Act went into force in the Thirteen Colonies

1st November 2020
Tagged as: America, Economy, England, Seven Years' War, Stamp Act, Tax, USA

The Stamp Act levied a direct tax on American colonists without consultation.

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7th October 1763: Royal Proclamation of 1763 issued by King George III, banning settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains

7th October 2020
Tagged as: America, Appalachian, George III, Louisiana, Native Americans, Seven Years' War, United States, USA

The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III, banning settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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20th October 1740: Maria Theresa inherits the Austrian throne

20th October 2018
Tagged as: Austria, Habsburg, Holy Roman Empire, Maria Theresa, Seven Years' War, War of the Austrian Succession

Maria Theresa inherited the Austrian throne, prompting the War of the Austrian Succession.

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