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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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The country that fits this description is Great Britain. With its irregular coastline providing natural harbors, abundant mineral resources such as coal and iron, a large labor force due to population growth and migration from rural areas, and access to investment capital from its burgeoning financial sector, Great Britain was able to lead the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.
Why was tea important to the colonists in the 1700s?
Tea was a very important to the colonists because they were English, and tea had been the principal beverage of the English for many years, much like coffee is to Americans today.
What two men brought revivals to England in the 1700s?
John Wesley and George Whitefield were two prominent figures in bringing revivals to England in the 1700s through their preaching and reviving the spiritual life of the people. Wesley, the founder of Methodism, focused on organizing societies and promoting personal piety, while Whitefield, a charismatic preacher, emphasized the need for personal conversion and salvation.
What was true of people in the mid 1700s?
They questioned both the power of the church and the monarchy in governing.
What did James Ruse do as a farmer?
David Collins, Judge advocate and diarist with the first fleet recorded in March 1791:
"Some time this month, James Ruse, the first settler in this country, who had been upon his ground about fifteen months, having got in his crop of corn, declared himself desirous of relinquishing his claim to any further provisions from the store, and said that he was able to support himself by the produce of his farm. He had shewn himself an industrious man; and the governor being satisfied that he could do without any further aid from the stores, consented to this proposal, and informed him that he should be forthwith put in the possession of an allotment of thirty acres of ground in the situation he then occupied."
An Account of the English Colony In New South Wales by David Collins, London, 1798, Vol. 1, pp130.
What important women lived in the 1700's?
Madame de Pompadour, mistress of Louis XV, who conducted matters of state.
Marie-Antoinette, Queen of Louis XVI. Was stronger willed than her husband, but her extravagant spending caused widespread derision. She was beheaded during the French Revolution.
Madame de Roland and many other female salon-holders. She was executed during the Revolution.
Olympe de Gouges. She wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Women and was executed during the revolution.
Charlotte Corday. She killed the radical Marat and was executed for this.
Madame de Staël, famous novelist and philosopher.
GermanyWilhelmina of Prussia. She was the oldest and most trusted sister of Frederick the Great. Was also a writer and composer and turned Beyrouth into an intellectual center. Great BritainQueen Anne, queen regnant.Caroline Herschel, astronomist who discovered several comets.
Fanny Burney, popular novelist.
Mary Moser, painter. Co-founder of the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
IndiaAhilyabai Holkar, the "Philopher Queen", queen of Malwa. As such, she led the army and founded many buildings. Known as a very able and just ruler.Begum Samru, ruler of Sardhana. She led her troops into battle, made agricultural reforms. Many legends still exist about her.
Gowri Lakshimi Bayi, queen of Travancore. She made many social and government reforms, which reduced corruption significantly. She also had most slaves freed.
ItalyLaura Bassi, the first female professor in the world. She taught physics and anatomy. JapanGo-Sakuramachi, empress regnant of Japan. Also a writer of poems and chronicles. PhilippinesGabriela Silang, rebel-leader against the Spaniards. PortugalCatherine of Braganza, regent of Portugal. Former queen consort of England.Maria Ana of Spain, regent of Portugal.
Maria I, queen of Portugal.
RussiaCatherine I, Empress Regnant of RussiaAnna, Empress Regnant of Russia
Anna Leopoldova, regent of Russia.
Elizabeth, Empress Regnant of Russia
Catherine II, the Great, Empress Regnant of Russia: expanded Russia and brought the Englightenment to court.
Saoedi ArabiaGhaliyya al-Wahhabiyya, Amira. She led a resistance movement against foreign dominance of trade and got the title Amira. SpainMaria Luisa of Spain, queen consort of Philips V. She was regent when he was absent and let her take care of a big part of government when present.Marie Anne de La Trémoille. She was a good friend of the former and governed in close cooperation with her.
Elisabetta Farnese, second consort of Philips V. Like his first consort, she had great influence over policy and acted as regent.
Barbara of Portugal, queen consort. De-factor ruler during her husband's Ferdinand VI's reign.
SwedenChristina Piper, Business woman. Owner of Andrarums Alunbruk, which she turned into one of the biggest companies in Sweden.Margareta von Ascheberg, "Madame Colonel". After her husband's death she took over his tasks as colonel. She was also a business woman and founder of hospitals and schools.
Ulrika Eleonora Stålhammar, Soldier and cross-dresser.
Switzerland
Maria Sibylla Merian, botanist and zoologist. She was one of the founders of both disciplines.
Angelica Kauffman, painter. Co-founder of the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
United StatesGlory of the Morning, chief of the Winnebago.Nancy Ward, leader of the Cherokee.
Penelope Barker, leader of the Edenton tea party. She wrote a declaration for boycotting English products.
Mary Goddard, first female postmaster in America. Printed the first copy of the declaration of independence with all the signatures.
What were the most important rights of british citizens in the 1700s?
First, a right to life; Secondly, to liberty; Thirdly, to property; together with the right to support and defend them in the best manner they can.
What years made up the 18th century?
The 18th century is a period of time starting in 1701 and ending in 1800.
