1720 facts for kids

Welcome to the year 1720! This was a time of big changes around the world, from new towns being named to famous books being started and important decisions about trade. Let's explore some of the key events that happened in this exciting year.

Important Events of 1720

Changes in North America

• In North Carolina, a town called Queen Anne's Creek got a new name. It was renamed Edenton to honor the governor at the time, Charles Eden. This town officially became a recognized place in 1722.
• The Tuscarora people, a Native American tribe, had to leave their homes in North Carolina. This happened because European settlers were moving into their lands, which is known as European colonization.

Science and Learning

• A very famous astronomer named Edmond Halley was given an important job. He was appointed the Astronomer Royal in England. This meant he was the top astronomer for the king and was in charge of the Royal Observatory.
• In Lisbon, Portugal, a new group was started called the Academia Real da Historia. This was a royal academy dedicated to studying and preserving history.

Famous Books and Trade

• The well-known writer Jonathan Swift began writing his famous book, Gulliver's Travels. This book is a classic story about a man who travels to many strange and wonderful lands.
• In China, the Emperor Kangxi made an important rule about trade. He announced that all Western business people could only trade in the city of Guangzhou. This was a way for China to control its interactions with other countries.

Images for kids

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  The South Sea Company faced a big financial crash this year.

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  February 24: The Battle of Nassau took place in the Bahamas.

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  Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie.

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  Joseph Dudley, a colonial governor.

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  John Rackham, a famous pirate.

See also

In Spanish: 1720 para niños