2. the process by which the world has become increasingly interrelated and interconnected over time; connectivity on a global scale Globalization:

3. 1717formation of the Grand Lodge of England 1723James Anderson, Constitutions (first ed) 1725formation of the Grand Lodge of Ireland 1728/9first overseas lodges (EC) 1732first regimental warrant (IC) 1736formation of the Grand Lodge of Scotland 1751formation of the Ancient Grand Lodge Institutionalization of Freemasonry:

4. Anderson’s Constitutions of 1723

5. First traveling warrant, GLI, 1732

7. 1702-13War of the Spanish Succession 1717formation of the Grand Lodge of England 1723James Anderson, Constitutions (first ed) 1725formation of the Grand Lodge of Ireland 1732first regimental warrant (GLI) 1736formation of the Grand Lodge of Scotland 1739-48War of Jenkins Ear/ War of the Austrian Succession 1751formation of the Ancient Grand Lodge 1756-63Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War) 1768-71Cook’s first voyage 1772-75Cook’s second voyage 1775-83War of American Independence 1776-79Cook’s third voyage 1792-1802wars against Revolutionary France 1803-15Napoleonic Wars 18 th -century British Empire

9. Provincial Grand Master over the Lodges in the southern district of North America, GLS James Grant, Governor, British East Florida, 1763-71

11. Joseph Brant (1743- 1807) Representation of Prince Hall

12. William Preston (1742-1818)

13. Cosmopolitan fraternalism:  toleration and inclusiveness  universal family  at home in the world  love and benevolence

15. Additional images available in Harland-Jacobs, Builders of Empire: Freemasons and British Imperialism (UNC Press, 2007), Builders of Empire: Freemasons and British Imperialism (UNC Press, 2007)