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When British troops arrive in Boston
The event becomes known as the Boston Massacre.They were surrounded by angry colonists and fire into the crowd, killing three Americans and wounding two others. -
Great Britain and France go to War
Since 1972, France had been at war in Europe, but Britain was never involved. Until, the execution of the king of France that Britain became anti- French. At the time they started battling, Napoleon become emperor, but Britain attained complete mastery of the seas. -
Arthur Wellesley defeats the French
At the Battle of Waterloo, Arthur Wellesley, British general defeated Napoleon and his military. He had once been dismissed by the general. This forced Napoleon out of power and lead to his death, where he was sent into exile on an island. -
King George III dies
The longest serving king of England died after 60 years of ruling. His eldest son, King George IV became king after when his father became practically insane. This made the new king extremely unpopular and did not meet the expectations everyone had for him like his father.