FSB & Paul - I enjoy reading your posts about the old buildings in your area and the ones that you live/lived in. I thought I would look up what was going on in the world (mostly America) in the early 1700's. This is just a small example of major events back then but I found it interesting so I thought I would share it.

1701
Fort Pontchartrain is built by the French at Detroit.
Yale College is founded. It will not become a university until 1887.
William Penn gives Pennsylvania its first constitution, called the Charter of Privileges.

1702
New Jersey is formed when East and West Jersey are united under the authority of the New York governor.
Queen Anne’s War (The War of Spanish Succession) begins. Later in the year, the Spanish settlement at St. Augustine falls to Carolina forces.
Cotton Mather publishes The Ecclesiastical History of New England, 1620-1698.

1703
Connecticut and Rhode Island agree upon a common boundary line.

1704
During Queen Anne’s War, French and Abenaki Indians destroy Deerfield Massachusetts. Later in the year, New England colonists destroy two important supply villages in Acadia (present day Nova Scotia).
The first regular newspaper, the Boston News-Letter was published.
The first Delaware assembly meets.

1705
The Virginia Black Code of 1705 is passed. This restricts the travel of slaves and names them officially as 'real estate'.

1706
Benjamin Franklin is born to Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger,
French and Spanish soldiers unsuccessfully attack Charlestown, South Carolina during Queen Anne’s War.

1707
The United Kingdom of Great Britain is founded when the Act of the Union combines England, Scotland, and Wales.

1708
The English settlement at Newfoundland is captured by French and Indian forces.

1709
Massachusetts is becoming more willing to accept other religions as evidenced by the Quakers being allowed to establish a meeting house in Boston.

1710
The English capture Port Royal (Nova Scotia) and rename the settlement Annapolis.

1711
The Tuscarora Indian War begins when North Carolina settlers are killed by the Indians.

1712
Carolina is officially separated into North and South Carolina, each with its own governor.
Pennsylvania bans the import of slaves into the colony.

1713
When South Carolinian forces capture Fort Nohucke of the Tuscarora Indians, the remaining Indians flee north and join the Iroquois Nation
The Treaty of Utrecht ends Queen Anne’s War. Acadia, Hudson Bay, and Newfoundland are given to the English.

1714
King George I becomes the King of England. He would reign until 1727.
Tea is introduced to the American colonies.

1715
Maryland is given back to Charles, the fourth Lord Baltimore after a long period of royal rule.

1716
Black slaves arrive for the first time in the French colony of Louisiana.

1717
Scots-Irish immigration begins in earnest due to higher rent rates in the Great Britain.

1718
New Orleans is founded.
The Spanish found the city of San Antonio in the Texas territory.

1719
Spanish settlers surrender Pensacola, Florida to French forces.

1720
The three largest cities in the colonies are Boston, Philadelphia, and New York City.

1721
South Carolina is named a royal colony.
When Sir Robert Walpole becomes the English Chancellor of the Exchequer, a period of “benign neglect” begins that will have huge ramifications in the years leading up to the American Revolution.

1722
The Alamo is erected as a mission in San Antonio.

1723
Maryland requires the establishment of public schools in all counties.

1724
The first permanent settlement in Vermont is established at present-day Brattleboro.

1725
It is estimated that by 1725 there are approximately 75,000 black slaves in the American colonies.

Source: Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M., ed. "The Almanac of American History." Barnes & Nobles Books: Greenwich, CT, 1993.

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Marky

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Then in another 50 years or so is the American Revolution. There's a signer of the Declaration Of Independence buried in one of the larger cemeteries around here, but I don't remember the name. The White Horse Tavern is here, which is believed to be the oldest tavern building in the United States, constructed before 1673. I've never been in there, though.

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Went for a walk this morning and did some grocery shopping and got some Chinese takeaway. Now I'm listening to music and getting ready to call it a day. I've been up since 10:00 PM last night.

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Great history lesson, Marky and Paul. Thanks! I started high school in Annapolis and I rubbed shoulders with Acadians and families that were descendants of both the British and French of those times. I know the forts very well having had the explorers as our school emblem and more. The east coast is well documented, and there was and is so much historical involvement on both sides of the border.

Britain, Africa, the West Indies and cane sugar played a part with tea in the east. Britain's East India company, China, India, and Japan dominated the west coast. The Tea Act, protests during the American Revolution, and patriotism brought coffee to be the drink of the day. I can recall in the mid sixties where the only good cup of coffee (other than a limited choice of instant) in London was found in American hotels where I might be found at breakfast. That changed soon after.

As for the west coast of North America there are many stories and legends that cloud North America's history with continuing discoveries. If the following turns out to be true, history will be re-written, and the move from east to west will be just another chapter. Here is one story (circa 1700s) about both our countries that I didn't know about:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/br ... e28622994/

FSB

Funny thing about history. Here in Canada it is fairly accurate only because Canada was (and is for some part today with English ties) highly regulated by French or English rule. The Hudson Bay Company trading and the RCMP have very precise documentation that followed trappings and shipping, etc. Here the problem is that much of Canada's history is suppressed or ignored depending on political and religious leanings.

I did find, as a kid, that entertainment and tourism sometimes exaggerates or falsifies history to make the story better. Incorrect facts can be found all over, but America's media is so big one doesn't have to look far. Canada's and America's historians don't make it easy. Look at Alexander Graham Bell who had ties with Scotland, USA, and Canada. I remember reading truck stop table mats that had me believing Paul Bunyan and Babe and their kind were bigger than life. My Dad's enthusiasm to keep me and my brother occupied didn't help. That was only until I got to another state, another truck stop, another table mat, and another story. When I learned the truth I was disappointed. Stupid Canadian kid.

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There is a TV show on that's about various history stories that are either fact or fiction. A lot of things that we might have heard are actually BS, probably made up for whatever reason and just stuck around. Maybe because it just sounds cool.

Speaking of Canada, I remember watching this documentary film that was shot in I think 1964 or 1965, with this helicopter flying around filming the areas around in different places. It was when the Beatles toured there, because they showed them riding in a car on the roadway and were talking about it. I wish I could remember the name of it, but maybe it might sound familiar to you.

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Took a morning walk (the weather was actually nice for a change and no rain,) then went to do some grocery shopping. Now I'm just checking email and stuff and going to get some dinner later.

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Making a playlist for "Alexa" - lots of variety, but it can shuffle too.

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I honestly seem to recall something about that, Paul; but, I can't say where or what the source was. I do have some idea though.

August 18, 1964 - The Beatles first entrance to North America was when they touched down in Winnipeg only to step on the tarmac for enough time to wave to the fans and take a few questions from a colleague of mine who worked at the TV/Radio station which I joined 2 years later. It was the first TV interview in N.A. with the Fab Four. Lennon was considered a smart alec. Ringo was said to be more mature and willing to answer questions. Flights from London over the polar route were common back then, and this may have been the case at that time.

Four days later they were in Vancouver where things went badly as a well documented riot shut down the Concert.

I was not a fan at that time; however, many school friends took the ferry to see the event, and many were Canadian immigrants from England as that area was steeped in history and tourism. After the concert, I heard that security guards let the dogs loose on the crushing crowd. That was only one of the rumours on what happened.

Vancouver, as with Seattle, has the most congested private aircraft in N.A. and choppers are everywhere, so my guess is, if the documentary is in Canada it is likely from Vancouver, and I know it's airport is a distance from Empire Stadium and downtown. Concerts in Toronto and Montreal came later in September of that year.

The Beatles collected $48,000 while girls collected jelly beans left behind on stage after the band dropped their instruments and headed for a motorcade. The concert ended after only 28 minutes.
It was only when I got my half belt Beatle jacket and Nehru coat that I paid any attention to "She Loves You. Ya ya ya".

Hey! Don't blame me. It was that West Coast sound of the Ventures and everybody before and during Jimi.
Today, I am a fan (the trip to Liverpool in '65 didn't hurt); but, not for all those ya ya songs. Except maybe this one:



FSB
What am I doing? Watching a Ti-Cats and Red Blacks pre-season CFL game. It's too hot for hockey IMHO.

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Checking email and all of that stuff to start my day. Today is my Dad's 85th birthday, so I'm going to give him a call later.

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Thanks for the interesting article, FSB. Yes, it seems like history is being rewritten frequently as new discoveries are being made. I confess I know little of Canadian history but your article has started my education. Thanks.

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Marky

Remember the music is not in the guitar

Happy 85th Birthday, Paul's Dad.
FSB

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Glad you enjoyed the history article, Marky.
I won't take up much more time here filling the thread with history articles except for this one that I found. It may be of interest (as well as a good wrap in context with our previous posts) in that Canada is celebrating a 150 years anniversary this year with a leader from Quebec, and a never ending tug of war and clouding of the facts for political gain and pride this side of the border.

My 55 year old yearbook from the Nova Scotia school from the town in question has Champlain on the cover so you can guess my take on this historical fiasco.
Just to show how history is presently getting altered and how media (here we have a national taxpayer funded corporation involved) can barge ahead with an agenda regardless of the facts or consideration for opposition, all for a good show (and maybe more rewards)(This has an American connection too):
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/t ... ected.html

Now ya know.
FSB

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Going to jam out a bit on the violin bass before I go for a walk.

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Just came in after a couple of hours of playing the acoustic in the backyard. The wife made rum and Coke and appies for me. I had a rabbit close by for an audience. I should have played White Rabbit.
FSB

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Thanks for another interesting article, FSB. From the article: "Peter Riding, a history professor at the University of Ottawa, said he understands the need to keep storylines clean to maintain viewer interest...". I understand the need to keep viewers interested but re-writing history is a bit too much IMO.

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Marky

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