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William Peacock's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
William, his family, and friends. For example, William is 4 years old when In March, the first permanent settlement in South Carolina is established at Albemarle Point (Charles Town, SC).
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 6 |
1672 |
The laws of gravity are defined by Isaac Newton; France invades Rhine as Dutch open dikes to flood Amsterdam to keep it from falling under French rule. |
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 3 |
1669 |
The Lords Proprietors approve the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina, written by the philosopher John Locke, which guarantees religious freedom in Carolina. |
| 4 |
1670 |
In March, the first permanent English settlement in South Carolina is established at Albemarle Point (Charles Town, SC). |
| 14 |
1680 |
Charles Town is moved to Oyster Point. Forty-five French Protestants (Huguenots) arrive from England |
| 29 |
1695 |
Approximately 500 French Huguenots live in and around Charles Town, SC. |
| 32 |
1698 |
The first library is established in Charles Town, SC, by Thomas Bray. |
| 34 |
1700 |
Hurricane strikes Charleston. |
| 40 |
1706 |
The province is divided into 12 parishes as the Church of England becomes the state church. |
| 47 |
1713 |
The Yemassee Indian Wars begin and continue through 1717. After killing every trader they could find, the Creek Indians launched a broad attack across the Savannah River at settlers on South Carolina's frontier. |
| 53 |
1719 |
By 1719, the South Carolina region is separated from North Carolina and becomes a royal colony. Records were kept in Charleston. |
| 73 |
1739 |
"Stono's Rebellion" - insurrection of slaves on Stono River plantations. |
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 4 |
1670 |
In March, the first permanent settlement in South Carolina is established at Albemarle Point (Charles Town, SC). |
| 15 |
1681 |
Pennsylvania is founded after William Penn, a Quaker, receives a Royal charter and land grant from King Charles II. |
| 34 |
1700 |
By the early 1700's, Virginia and Maryland have established a strong economic and social structure. The planters of the tidewater region, with abundant slave labor, have large houses, an aristocratic way of life, and a desire to follow the art and culture of Europe. Less wealthy German and Scots-Irish immigrants settle inland, populating the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia as well as the Appalachian Mountains. Those on the frontier build small cabins and cultivate corn and wheat. |
| 54 |
1720 |
The population of American colonists reaches 475,000. Boston (pop. 12,000) is the largest city, followed by Philadelphia (pop. 10,000) and New York (pop. 7000) |
| 64 |
1730 |
Map of US Colonies |
| 66 |
1732 |
James Oglethorpe establishes the Georgia Colony in the new world. The new settlers form friendships with the Creek Indian Nation towns in this area. Georgia is the thirteen English colony to be settled. |
| Age | Date | Event |
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| 4 |
1670 |
Hudson Bay Company formed (English) |
| 7 |
1673 |
England's Test Act excludes Roman Catholics from holding office |
| 23 |
1689 |
England's Bill of Rights created. European Nine Year's War begin and grows into a world-wide event. It ends in 1697. |
| 24 |
1690 |
Ireland's Battle of Boyne |
| 27 |
1693 |
National debt begins in England |
| 32 |
1698 |
Tsar Peter the Great begins traveling Europe |
| 35 |
1701 |
England's Act of Settlement created; War of Spanish Succession begins |
| 41 |
1707 |
Scotland and England unite to form "Great Britain" |
| 49 |
1715 |
War of Spanish Succession ends |
| 72 |
1738 |
System of forced labor to build roads in France is devised by Jean Orry |
