Famous Figures
- 1685-1750: Johann Sebastian Bach - Composer
Powerful Empires
Famous Inventions
Wars and Conflicts
18th Century Timeline
The 1780s
- July 14, 1789: During the French Revolution, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside.
- September 2, 1789: The U.S. Treasury Department established by Congress.
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why did they call the 18th century as age of reason in england?(0 Answers)
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Why was everyone so interested in classical antiquity during the 18th century?(2 Answers)
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It's about as far back as they could focus upon clearly. Equally important to note that in the 18th century the pace of change had just started ...
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Modern history is generally thought of as the time after the Age of Reason (17th Century), Age of Enlightenment (18th century), and the consequent industrial revolution. This is ...
