1770sEvents and Trends United States Declaration of Independence ratified by the Continental Congress ( July 3, 1776). The document was drafted by a committee consisting of representatives John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Thomas	1770Events March 5 Boston Massacre: 5 Americans killed by British troops in an event that would help start the American Revolutionary War 5 years later. May 14 Marie Antoinette arrives to French Court. May 16 14-year old Marie Antoinette marries 15-year old L	1770 in literatureSee also 1769 in literature, other events of 1770, 1771 in literature, list of years in literature. Events None listed New Books An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth James Beattie Poems on Several Occasions Michael Bruce The system of Nature B
1770s in sportsSee also 1760s in sports, 1780s in sports and the list of 'years in sports'. Horse racing First St. Leger Stakes won by Allabaculia (1776) Births Deaths 1770s.	1770 in scienceThe year 1770 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. See also 1769 in science, other events of 1770, 1771 in science and the list of years in science. Paleontology The fossilised bones of a huge animal (later identi	1770 in CanadaSee also 1769 in Canada, other events of 1770, 1771 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'. Events March 5 British troops in Boston fire on civilians, and five die in the Boston Massacre. Births April 7 William Wordsworth born in Cockermouth, England
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