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The 18th century in the United States refers to the period in the United States from 1701 through 1800 in the Gregorian calendar. For articles on this period, see: History of the United States series: Colonial history of the United States; History of the United States (1776–1789) History of the United States (1789–1849) Historical eras:
1790: The United States of Belgium is proclaimed following the Brabant Revolution. 1790: Suppression of the United States of Belgium and re-establishment of Austrian control. 1790: Establishment of the Polish-Prussian Pact. 1791: The Constitutional Act (or Canada Act) creates the two provinces of Upper and Lower Canada in British North America.
The American Revolutionary War took place in the late 18th century. The 18th century lasted from 1 January 1701 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCCI) to 31 December 1800 (MDCCC). During the 18th century, elements of Enlightenment thinking culminated in the Atlantic Revolutions. Revolutions began to challenge the legitimacy of monarchical ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 January 2025. "American history" redirects here. For the history of the continents, see History of the Americas. Further information: Economic history of the United States Current territories of the United States after the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands was given independence in 1994 This ...
A People's History of the United States; Cyclopaedia of Political Science, Political Economy, and the Political History of the United States; Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States; The History of the United States of America 1801–1817; Oxford History of the United States; The Penguin History of the United States of America ...
By the mid-18th century in New England, shipbuilding was a staple, particularly as the North American wilderness offered a seemingly endless supply of timber. The British crown often turned to the inexpensive yet strongly built American ships.
Caslon typefaces quickly became popular among colonial printers in the mid-18th century up to the American Revolution. Books, newspapers and broadsides were mostly printed in Caslon old style types, while many important works were also printed with newer Caslon types, including the first printed version of the Declaration of Independence , by ...
17th c. ← United States in the 18th century → 19th c. ... 18th-century military history of the United States (5 C, 4 P) N. 18th-century Native Americans (9 C, 102 P)