70%

20%

1700-1705

1700- Anglo population in English colonies reaches 275,000 with Boston as largest (7000) and New York as second (5000)

1700- In June, Massachusetts passes a law ordering all catholic priests to leave with the threat of life in prision. New York follows.

1701- Antoine Cadillac founded Detroit "City of Straits"

1702- March, Queen Anne ascends the English throne. May, England declares war on France after death of King Charles II, to stop unionizing between France and Spain. This is the war of Spanish Succession/ Queen Anne's war.

Religion in America

10%