18th-century America

Eighteenth-century America was a time of growing colonial resistance to British rule, leading to the American Revolution (1775–1783). Colonists valued ideas of liberty and self-governance, which fueled protests against taxes and restrictions. The war resulted in independence and the founding of the United States, emphasizing democratic principles. The era saw significant social, economic, and technological changes, including westward expansion, the rise of a market economy, and the beginnings of industrialization. It was a formative period that shaped the nation’s political institutions and identity, setting the groundwork for future development.