> CHRONOLOGY

1730s
  • Jonathan Edwards promotes religious movement known as Great Awakening.

1740s
  • George Whitefield preaches religious revival in North America.

1754
  • Seven Years' War begins.

1769
  • American Philosophical Society founded.

  • First Spanish mission in California, San Diego de Alcalá, established.

1770
  • Spanish mission and presidio established at Monterey, California.