18th century

The 18th century consists of the years 1701–1800 AD.

Events

 * Age of Reason.
 * Great Awakening.
 * Birth of Deism.
 * Birth of Unitarianism.
 * Higher criticism of the Bible begins near the end of the century.
 * 1729: Rise of Methodism under John Wesley.
 * '1776: The United States becomes the first European colony to declare independence.

Timeline
17th century | 18th century | 19th century