18th Century in American History

The United States struggled to maintain neutrality in the face of conflict between France and England. Learn more about these struggles with this article.

Take a look at the US Presidents from the 18th Century and more. There are even polls to rate each president on the effectiveness of their time in office.

Thomas Jefferson's document served as our country's promise to "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness". Written in 1776, this masterpiece put forth what the Colonists were fighting for, and what this new nation was to stand for.

A fine bio from John Fischer's Hawaii/South Pacific site from About.com of the great Warrior and King who united and reigned over the unified island Kingdom of Hawaii.

The document on which our federal laws (and in essence, our society) are derived from.

Written in 1787 and 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, these 85 essays outlining how our new government would work and why, originally appeared in New York newspapers in order to sway NY voters to ratify the new constitution.

A private collection of historical newspapers maps & writings focusing on the period in American history from the Colonial Period through the Jefferson Presidency.

An independent research library with collections documenting every aspect of the history & background of American culture from the colonial period to the end of the 19th century. Check out the historical images.  

Spoken at the Second Virginia Convention, Patrick's Henry's fiery speech; where he's utters the famous phrase, "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

The Treaty of Greenville, one of the most important Native-American treaties, marked the end of years of warfare between the United States and the Miami Confederacy.

Alexander Hamilton was extremely important in the development of the fledgling US economy after the ratification of the US Constitution. This article focuses on the impact he had.