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Century - 1600s

The 1600s refers to the time period of 1601 to 1700. Significant events during this time period, known as the 17th century, include the Scientific Revolution, the Thirty Years' War, and the English Civil War. It was during this century that scientists such as Isaac Newton and Galileo made their discoveries known.

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Economic opportunity in New York in the 1600s?


Colonial New York's economy

Colonists made their living in a variety of ways: fur trapping, lumber trading, shipping, the slave trade, and as merchants and tradesmen in the colony's towns.

Most colonists were farmers, who cleared large acres of land by hand to grow crops. Corn was the most popular, since it could be eaten by people and animals. Also grown were flax, wheat, vegetables, and tobacco. Some colonists mined for iron to send to England for manufacturing into finished goods.

How did England's people live in the 1600s?

During 1550 and 1560 British people either lived according to their class in society. Many of the British lived in marketplaces that allowed them to sell their goods such as silk, chickens, and candles to those of a higher stature. Live performances of theatrics and music were readily available for entertainment of people on all levels. People feared the settlement of the New World and disease was always feared.

What was culture like in the 1600s?

Answer Culture varied very greatly across the seventeenth century. Architecture, music and art began the transition from Renaissance to Baroque styles. Architecture became more natural-looking and curvaceous, often inspired by leaves, shells etc., sometimes with geometric shapes to provide the overall structure. The modal system began to fall out of use in music, and, by the end of the century, major and minor chords and scales began to take off, even if they only reached their full potential in the Classical period. The makings of the modern orchestra began to form. Art appeared more realistic, with sculpture and paintings often reflecting Classical forms.

Theatre, however, was possibly the most widely enjoyed of the arts, open to both rich and poor alike. William Shakespeare wrote some of the world's best plays at the start of the century.

America, at this point still mostly controlled by natives, had not yet diverged into its own styles of architecture etc., but adopted the classical forms of Palladianism as its 'official' architecture (eg. the White House, Washington Memorial etc.) in the 1700s.

Overall, the 1600s can be seen as a time of transition in the arts, opening new doors in almost every field, paving the way for Classicism to take over in the next century.

What was the main religion in England in the 1600s?

Christianity was the main religion all over Europe, for many centuries. It still is.

What were some of the jobs in New England in the 1600s?

The men and boys spent their days working in the fields and hunting. They cut firewood and made tools. They also raised cattle for food and leather and sheep for wool, the men also guarded the town. Women and girls would spend lots of the day slaving over the fire. They churned cream to turn into butter, they also dried fruits and vegetables and put them into jars. Women made the colonists' clothing and used animal fat to make soap and candles. They used pig hair and turned in into brushes.

What was Georgia's religion in the 1600s?

In the colony of Georgia, there was no specific religion. All religions were welcome, even wanted. The only exception were Roman Catholics, which were not welcomed due to the religious wars fought in England.

What did a Puritan's diet consist of in the 1600s?

Puritans ate alot of things.Maple sugar was the main sweetener because the taste. they would have fresh or salted fish, roasted meats and extremly hot stew of "colly flower", carrots, and peas,washed down with wine or ale. to finish, their might be syllabub, a custard of cream and wine,expensive sugared almonds.

What was Pennsylvania food like in 1600s?

It was prone to spoilage because of the lack of refrigeration and bland because of the lack of spices. Things like cloves, pepper, sugar and cinnamon were either unknown or so expensive in the New World that they were not available. An essential like salt was an expensive commodity and not always available,

Why were the Persians a fearsome enemy?

They Conquered Diffrent civilizations, when they conquered civilizations they had enough humane to let them govern themselves.

What kind of religion was there in North Carolina in the 1600's?

The main religion was probaly christiany. Yes it was a split off from Christianity but they were actually for a majority Anglicans or members of the Church of England.
Overwhelmingly Protestant which is a type of Christian but there was no official religion.

What did people do for fun in 1600s?

the kids would take a bottle .

and put

rock in and make a shaker

What was life like on a ship in the 1600s?

John Quincy Adams described his trip from London to New York in 1817 in his diary #30 starting on page 213. See: http://www.masshist.org/jqadiaries/doc.cfm?id=jqad30_213

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How is the US Constitution's Bill of Rights and the English Bill of Rights the same?

The English Bill of Rights (1689), one of the fundamental documents of English constitutional law, differed substantially in form and intent from the American Bill of Rights, because it was intended to address the rights of citizens as represented by Parliament against the Crown. However, some of its basic tenets are adopted and extended to the general public by the U.S. Bill of Rights. I have listed them below.

The Right of Petition.

An independent Judiciary, ( The Sovereign was forbidden to establish his/her own courts or to act as a judge)

Freedom from taxation by Royal prerogative, without the express permission of Parliament,

Freedom from a peace time standing army,

Freedom to bear arms,

Freedom to elect Members of Parliament,

Freedom of Speech in Parliament,

Freedom from cruel and unusual punishments

Freedom from fines and forfeitures without trial.

Why did Martin Luther gain support from the common people?

Because people could see that he told the truth about the church and church practices(eg indulgences). Salvation is by faith it is not something that cane be bought - which was what was happening at that time.

What did the writers in the English bill of rights want to protect and prevent?

The writers of the English Bill of Rights aimed to protect individual liberties and limit the powers of the monarchy. They sought to prevent abuses of power by ensuring rights such as free speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, they aimed to establish parliamentary sovereignty, ensuring that the government would be accountable to the people. Overall, their goal was to create a framework that balanced authority and individual rights.

What did martin Luther do with his ninety five grievances?

AFter he nailed them to the Catholic church door, the church eventually read them and changed their ways.

What were the religions in the 1600s?

The Religion tension between Protestants and Catholics was growing, causing many wars. During this age, many scholars were developing the Humanist worldview, where they leaned only on science and not religion. The Muslim religion was spreading over the Middle East. In Japan, which was drawing itself into seclusion, they practiced the ancient Shoto religion and loyalty to the government. Hinduism was also practiced in the Orient.

Who wanted to translate the bible to English?

Several people did. The earliest translation into English was made by William Tyndale, in 1525. He was however executed before he could finish the job completely. The first completetranslation into English (the so-called Matthew Bible) was made by John Rogers in 1537 under the pseudonym 'Thomas Matthew'. The first officially authorized translation that has become the basis of many later Bible translations was authorized by King James I of England in 1611 and is known as the King James Bible.