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What was common British law in the 1700s regarding whether an unmarried woman could inherit from her father's estate?
In the 1700s, British common law typically did not allow unmarried women to inherit directly from their father's estate. Instead, the inheritance would pass to the closest male relative, such as a brother or uncle. Unmarried women had limited legal rights and were often economically dependent on male relatives.
By the mid 1700s slaves in Virginia were able to do what?
By the mid 1700s, slaves in Virginia were able to establish their own communities, develop their own cultural practices, and sometimes earn small plots of land where they could grow their own food. However, their rights and freedoms were still severely limited and controlled by their owners.
How were sick people restrained by the magistrates?
Sick people could be restrained by magistrates through quarantine measures, isolation in designated facilities, or by issuing stay-at-home orders. In some cases, individuals who were considered a risk to public health could be physically restrained or detained under government authority.
What colony was formed by people that could not pay their debts?
Georgia was initially founded as a colony for debtors in 1733 by British philanthropist James Oglethorpe, providing them with a chance for a fresh start and economic opportunity.
Both peasants and farmers could become slaves under?
Both peasants and farmers could become slaves under various historical systems such as in ancient Rome, where people could be enslaved due to debt or as a result of war. Once enslaved, individuals would lose their freedom and become the property of their masters, forced to work without pay and without any rights.
What is a British fort?
A British fort is a place where British soldiers could recuperate. Other soldiers could inspect the area they are in. These were used in the 1700s and 1800s.
Did people wear glasses in the 1700s?
Yes, people did wear glasses in the 1700s, though they were not as common or accessible as they are today. Eyeglasses were often expensive and considered a luxury item, so not everyone could afford them.
When the novel made its first appearance in the 1700s why did it appeal to people of all classes?
People could identify with the stories of everyday life.
When the novel made its first appearance in the 1700s why did appeal to people of all class?
People could identify with the stories of everyday life.
Why did people choose to live in forts in early 1700s?
so they could catch food to eat and it was easier to settle
In the poem the british man-of-war somerset could symbolize?
A. the lack of freedom under British rule
Could a gunsmith be a girl in the 1700s?
Very unlikely.
What are some advantages of living under British rule?
Because when you grow up then you could be one that say the British rules.
How do you think it made the Bostonians feel to have British troops there?
The people of Boston did not think very highly of the British soldiers. They did not feel they could trust them and refused to allow them in their homes even under the British Parliament's orders to do so.
What problems did American colonists face under British rule?
The reasons why the colonies broke away could fill volumes. Libraries are full of books on early US history.They faced similar problems after British rule as they did under British rule. The main difference was the people were now self ruled and self determining and were represented in government
What jobs could you find in the 1700s living in Boston?
gunsmith
How the people in the late 1700s and the early 1800s?
the people in the 1800s wore things like whool and homegrown cotton hope this could help!!
