England in the 18th century
1701
The
Act of Settlement is passed
Jethro
Tull invents the seed drill
1702
William dies. Anne becomes queen.
1704
The
Duke of Marlborough defeats the French at the Battle of Blenheim
The
British capture Gibraltar
1706
The Duke of Marlborough defeats the French army at Ramillies
1707
The Act of Union joins England and Scotland
1708
The Duke of Marlborough defeats the army of Louis XIV at Oudenarde
1709
Abraham
Darby uses coke instead of charcoal to smelt iron
The
Duke of Marlborough wins the battle of Malplaquet against the French
1712
Newcomen makes steam engines for pumping water out of mines
1714
Queen Anne dies. George I becomes king