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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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What was different in the 1700s and now?
In the 1700s, society was characterized by agrarian economies, limited technology, and a rigid class structure, with most people living in rural areas and relying on manual labor for survival. Communication and travel were slow and arduous, often taking days or weeks to connect distant places. In contrast, today’s world is marked by advanced technology, rapid global communication, and urbanization, allowing for instantaneous access to information and a more interconnected global economy. Additionally, social structures have evolved towards greater equality and individual rights compared to the hierarchical systems of the 18th century.
In what parts of the United States did the Cherokee live in the 1700s?
In the 1700's, the Cherokee lived mainly in the southern and south central part of what is now the United States. There were smaller tribes dispersed throughout the nation.
What was the transportation starting from the late 1700s?
1700: in the early 1700s they invented coaches to transport things long distance
1839: bicycles were invented to transport people
1885: the first petrol car was designed by a German engineer
1908: the model "t" was designed (an old fashion car)
1960: started to build other kind of cars
1999-2013 (today): smart car was invented and other kinds of cars too! some cars now have GPS's in them
Why did french acadians come to Louisiana from Canada in the 1700s?
In that time, there was a lot of tension in Canada. France had just lost Canada to Britain, and Britain was uncomfortable with all of the French people in the area. The British had the Acadians pack up, and kicked them all from their homeland. They were sent to various places along the future US's east coast, and into the territory surrounding the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana.
Who was the most famous VA artist from the 18th century?
Thomas Gainsbourough, an English painter, born in 1727, is one of the most famous artists from the 18th century. He was a landscape and portrait painter, with credits to such works as The Blue Boy, Colonel John Bollock and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andrews.
Why did Britain interfere with colonial government in the mid 1700s?
why did Britain interfere with colonial government in the mid-1700's
A fur trader that lived from 1802-1880. He was the first African American to be born in what is now Minnesota. He is recognized for tracking down a murder in Minnesota in 1837. That criminal trial was reputedly the first in Minnesota. He also acted as a guide and translator of famous artist Eastman Johnson and governor Lewis Cass.
What types of weapons were available in 1791?
That's a very specific date so lets see what wars were going on at that point in time?
- The Austro-Turkish war
- The Northwest Indian war
- The French revolution
- The Russian Austrian war
The weapons available to these combatants would be Mortars cannon, Matchlock and flintlock rifles, muskets and pistols.
As examples of weapons, the Musket Model 1777 and the Charleville were commonly issued to Napoleonic armies in this period. With a 0.69" ball this musket could remove your arm at a range of several hundred yards. It's primary problem being it's likelihood to misfire and it's gross inaccuracy. Napoleon also commonly employed the Gribeauval 12-pdr cannon as field artillery.
Swords bayonets pikes and knives were used for close combat.
This question is probably being asked because this is the year that the 2nd Ammendment to the US Consitution was ratified, i.e. the authors of the Bill of Rights added the 2nd Amendment to the newly crafted U.S.Constitution which serves to protect the individual's right to bear arms.
To answer the question of what arms might they have had in mind when they crafted this particular amendment we can look to Tench Coxe, a delegate for Pennsylvania to the Continental Congress in 1788-1789, and a key anti-Federalist, writing under the pseudonym "A Pennsylvanian". He stated, "The power of the sword, say the minority..., is in the hands of Congress. My friends and countrymen, it is not so, for The powers of the sword are in the hands of the yeomanry of America from sixteen to sixty. The militia of these free commonwealths, entitled and accustomed to their arms, when compared with any possible army, must be tremendous and irresistible. Who are the militia? Are they not ourselves? Is it feared, then, that we shall turn our arms each man against his own bosom. Congress has no power to disarm the militia. Their swords and every terrible implement of the soldier are the birthright of Americans. The unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments but where, I trust in God, it will always remain, in the hands of the people."
Why did boys in the 1700's wear breeches?
The main reason boys were required to wear breeches, particularly in school, was to facilitate the administration of flogging (corporal punishment). Breeches were made of a thicker material than trousers, and were generally worn direct against the skin, with no underware. They could therefore be easily slipped down in order to expose the buttocks for punishment (i.e. Birching) without the inconvenience of having to deal with underware as well. When a boy was to be punished he simply knelt down on the flogging block, slipped his breeches down to his thighs and bent forward. Boys were flogged on a daily basis at 1700s schools, and breeches made the whole process quicker and more efficient.
How much did typewriters get paid in the 1700s?
The typewriter hadn't been invented in the 1700's. You may be asking about scribes, such as those who reproduced original legal documents for distribution. For that answer, ask in another forum.
Why did people in the 1700's wear powder in their hair or wigs?
because not only was the powder good for their skin it took most oil out of their hair so their skin wouldn't become greasy
What did people do with pigs or what did they use them for in the 1700s?
they ate the pigs on chrismas
