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Abigail Smith's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
Abigail, her family, and friends. For example, Abigail is 2 years old when Maryland is established as 200 settlers, many of them Catholic, arrive in the lands granted to Roman Catholic Lord Baltimore.
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 34 |
1666 |
Sir Isaac Newton invents calculus |
| 40 |
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 |
|---|
| 37 |
1669 |
Niagara Falls is discovered by white men |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 2 |
1634 |
Maryland is established as 200 settlers, many of them Catholic, arrive in the lands granted to Roman Catholic Lord Baltimore. |
| 4 |
1636 |
In June, Providence and Rhode Island are founded by Roger Williams, after he is banished for new and dangerous opinions. |
| 28 |
1660 |
During the 1660's plantation owners change the laws and revoke contracts so that the Africans cannot earn their freedom. |
| 31 |
1663 |
The Carolina colonies are established after King Charles II grants the territory to eight loyal supporters. |
| 38 |
1670 |
In March, the first permanent settlement in South Carolina is established at Albemarle Point (Charles Town, SC). |
| 49 |
1681 |
Pennsylvania is founded after William Penn, a Quaker, receives a Royal charter and land grant from King Charles II. |
| Age | Date | Event |
|---|
| 10 |
1642 |
England's Civil Wars begin |
| 15 |
1647 |
The Society of Friends founded. Later this group becomes known as Quakers. |
| 16 |
1648 |
King Charles I of England is executed |
| 19 |
1651 |
England's Civil Wars end |
| 28 |
1660 |
Louis XIV of France marries Maria Teresa Infanta of Spain |
| 34 |
1666 |
Great Fire of London |
| 38 |
1670 |
Hudson Bay Company formed (English) |
| 41 |
1673 |
England's Test Act excludes Roman Catholics from holding office |
| 57 |
1689 |
England's Bill of Rights created. European Nine Year's War begin and grows into a world-wide event. It ends in 1697. |
