Eighteenth Century

The Eighteenth Century, spanning from 1701 to 1800, was a time of significant social, political, and cultural change. It saw the Enlightenment, an intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights, influencing many aspects of life. This period experienced major events like the American Revolution and the early stages of the Industrial Revolution, which transformed economies and societies. Thinkers like Voltaire and Locke challenged traditional ideas, promoting ideas of liberty, democracy, and progress. Artists, writers, and philosophers of this era helped shape modern concepts of government, rights, and knowledge, laying foundations for the modern world.