CHRONOLOGY

1730s

  • Jonathan Edwards promotes the religious movement known as the Great Awakening.

1740s

  • George Whitefield preaches religious revival in North America.

1754

  • Seven Years’ War begins.

1769

  • American Philosophical Society is founded.
  • First Spanish mission in California, San Diego de Alcalá, is established.

1770

  • Spanish mission and presidio are established at Monterey, California.