18th century in the United States

18th century in the United States

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The '18th century in United States history' refers to the period in the United States from 1701 through 1800 in the Gregorian calendar.

Events

* Thousands of European immigrants went to America to seek a new and better life.

Early 1700s

Mid 1700s

Late 1700s

* 1775-1783: American Revolution

Significant people

See Founding Fathers of the United States

Inventions, discoveries, introductions

Decades and years


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