England in the 18th century

1701

The Act of Settlement is passed

Jethro Tull invents the seed drill

1702 William dies. Anne becomes queen.

1704

The Duke of Marlborough defeats the French at the Battle of Blenheim

The British capture Gibraltar

1706 The Duke of Marlborough defeats the French army at Ramillies

1707 The Act of Union joins England and Scotland

1708 The Duke of Marlborough defeats the army of Louis XIV at Oudenarde

1709

Abraham Darby uses coke instead of charcoal to smelt iron

The Duke of Marlborough wins the battle of Malplaquet against the French

1712 Newcomen makes steam engines for pumping water out of mines

1714 Queen Anne dies. George I becomes king