What Happened in 1760

The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution was a period from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and transport... Read more

Paul Revere Joins 'The Sons Of Liberty'

In Boston in early summer of 1765 a group of shopkeepers and artisans who called themselves The Loyal Nine, began preparing for agitation against... Read more

Battle Of Sainte-Foy

The Battle of Sainte-Foy, sometimes called the Battle of Quebec, was fought on April 28, 1760 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada during the Seven... Read more

Battle Of Restigouche

The Battle of Restigouche was a naval battle fought during the Seven Years' War (called the French and Indian War in the United States) between... Read more

Battle Of A Thousand Islands

The Battle of the Thousand Islands was fought 16–24 August 1760, in the upper St. Lawrence River, amongst the Thousand Islands, along the present... Read more

Governor Vaudreuil Negotiates A Surrender With General Amherst

In September of 1760, Governor Vaudreuil negotiated a surrender with General Amherst. Amherst granted Vaudreuil's request that any French residents... Read more

The Articles Of Capitultion Of Montreal Are Signed

The Articles of Capitulation of Montreal were agreed upon between the Governor General of New France, Pierre François de Rigaud, Marquis de... Read more