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  2. 18th century - Wikipedia

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    Development of the Watt steam engine in the late 18th century was an important element in the Industrial Revolution in Europe. 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).

  3. List of historical reenactment events - Wikipedia

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    18th. century Hessen Militaer Hessische Militär und Zivilgeschichte Reenactment of Revolutionary War Battles in America Battle, Fair, Living History, Reenactment Poland Through the Ages: A Living History Faire Memorial Day Weekend Fountainville, Pennsylvania: 10th Century-Present Polish Living History: Historical reenactment. Siege of Jasna Gora.

  4. List of open-air and living history museums in the United ...

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    Rileys Farm, Oak Glen, 17th and 18th c. Living History, Revolutionary War, Civil War & Gold Rush [2] Stein Family Farm / National City Living History Farm Preserve, San Diego; Colorado. Littleton Museum – The Farms, Littleton; Old Town Museum, Burlington; Florida. Mission San Luis de Apalachee, Tallahassee; Morningside Nature Center, Gainesville

  5. List of time periods - Wikipedia

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    Age of Enlightenment (or Reason) (Europe, 18th century) Scientific Revolution (Europe, 18th century) Long nineteenth century (1789–1914) Georgian era (the United Kingdom, 1714–1830) Industrial Revolution (Europe, United States, and elsewhere 18th and 19th centuries, though with its beginnings in Britain) Age of European colonialism and ...

  6. Garden hermit - Wikipedia

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    Even in the 18th and 19th centuries, garden hermits were novelties and eccentricities. Grottos had become more popular during the 18th century as places to withdraw for meditation, relaxation, and reflection. [1] With an increased focus on industrialism and production, contemplative garden meditation was viewed by some as an extravagance.

  7. Timeline of the 18th century - Wikipedia

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    1796: Edward Jenner administers the first smallpox vaccination; smallpox killed an estimated 400,000 Europeans each year during the 18th century, including five reigning monarchs. [23] 1796: War of the First Coalition: The Battle of Montenotte marks Napoleon Bonaparte's first victory as an army commander. 1796: The British eject the Dutch from ...

  8. 18th century in the United States - Wikipedia

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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:

  9. Rights of Englishmen - Wikipedia

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    The "rights of Englishmen" are the traditional rights of English subjects and later English-speaking subjects of the British Crown.In the 18th century, some of the colonists who objected to British rule in the thirteen British North American colonies that would become the first United States argued that their traditional [1] rights as Englishmen were being violated.