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Century - 1700s
Century-1700s refers to the years from 1701 to 1800. During this time period, the 13 British colonies, in what would eventually become the United States, rebelled against British rule, the French experienced complete social and political upheaval during the French Revolution and the steam engine was patented in Great Britain marking the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in that country.
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Why was France carrying so much debt in the late 18th century?
France was carrying substantial debt in the late 18th century primarily due to its involvement in costly wars, including the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War, which strained its finances. Additionally, inefficient tax collection and a tax system that exempted the nobility and clergy exacerbated the fiscal crisis. The government's inability to reform these financial practices led to increasing public discontent and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789.
What was the official church of England during the 1700s?
The Anglican Church was the official church of England during the 1700s.
How did the method of powering machines change during the 1700s?
The power sources changed from water power to steam and in the late 1800's to oil.
What are two French writers in the 1700s who had new ideas?
Two French writers in the 1700s who had new ideas were Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Voltaire was known for his advocacy of freedom of speech and religion, while Rousseau's ideas on democracy and individual freedom greatly influenced the French Revolution.
The hope for gems and minerals was most likely the reason that the French and British made alliances with Native Americans in the early 1700s. The French and British hoped to enslave them if needed.
What was Britain colonial policy in the early 1700s?
The policies included self-government and salutary neglect. The colonial policy of self-government included the royal, proprietary, and charters. Eventually most colonies became royal colonies, since royal colonies were appointed a king and did overall better. Males were usually the kings and were the only one allowed to vote and own land. The process was a little messed up since the governor was not originally from the colony. So, the governor had power but the real leaders were from the colonies officials.
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Salutary neglect was the British government not enforcing its trade laws, such as the Navigation Act as mentioned in question 2. The reason Britain allowed the neglect because the colonies and trade thrived.
(P.S yep that's question 3 follow me to question 4)
cotton and sugar
Why did population increase in colonies in the 1700s?
Large families and more immigrants came to the colonies.
What led to Britain's rise to global prominence in the mid 1700?
1. England's/Britain's rise had begun especially under Elizabeth I. Like most global powers of the time, Britain was on the Atlantic seaboard, which was an immense geographical advantage. (Compare with Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands). 2. Following the dismissal of the dynastically minded, pro-French, absolutist, Catholic (or crypto-Catholic) monarchs Charles I and II and James II, the Anglo-British people and their own aristocracy wielded 'national' political power and became increasingly prosperous. There was a newly found confidence and a sense of purpose. 3. Other key factors included the growing inability of France to handle its domestic affairs competently (from the 1740s onwards) - and the decline of Spain, too. 4. Especially in 1750s and the Seven Years' War (1756-63) Britain, under the de facto leadership of its first consciously 'imperialist' leader, Pitt the Elder, pursued a vigorous policy of overseas expansion, especially in North America and India ...
What did Spanish Aztec and Incando for a living?
The Spanish were primarily involved in agriculture, mining, and trade. The Aztecs were skilled farmers, traders, and warriors. The Incas were known for their agricultural techniques like terraced farming, as well as their construction of roads and administrative systems.
The years 1600-1763 were in the 17th and 18th centuries.
