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The sentence is a run-on sentence. Add a semi-colon after "1800s" or split the sentence from there on into a new sentence.

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What are the 2 punctuation styles?

The two main punctuation styles are American style and British style. American style places periods and commas inside the closing quotation marks, while British style places them outside unless they are part of the quoted material.


Is punctuation placed inside or outside of quotation marks?

It depends where you live. In the USA punctuation is placed inside the quotes, like this: "My dog is brown." but in Britain, it is placed outside the quotation marks, like this "My dog is brown".


Is the word period the same as fullstop?

In British English, "full stop" is used to refer to the punctuation mark (.), while "period" is the term used in American English. Both words are commonly used interchangeably to denote the same punctuation mark.


What rules apply to quotation marks inside punctuation marks?

The same punctuation is used inside of quotation marks as is used outside of quotation marks.


What differences are there between American English and Canadian English in punctuation and grammar?

One main difference between American English and Canadian English in punctuation is the use of single vs. double quotation marks for direct speech. In American English, double quotation marks are more common, while in Canadian English, single quotation marks are often used. In terms of grammar, Canadian English tends to follow British English more closely, using British spellings and certain grammatical preferences such as the use of "whilst" instead of "while". Additionally, Canadian English may feature more influence from French language, particularly in Quebec.