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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 were the 1600s and the 1700s called the Age of Revolution?
European thought, beliefs, and ways of life all changed. This period was the beginning of the modern age of science and democracy that we know today.
Why did many people in the US move westward in the 1700s and early 1800s?
The gentlemen and ladies moved west for a better life, expand their busniess,mine for gold,adventure the great west,to build railwy stations so instead of a 3 month journey on a wagon or a bulkie,to build roads for other to use their wagon or bulkie if they don't like train or can't efford a train ride andmake sure that no Britains or other country's where on there land
What did the printers in the colonies in the 1700s do?
Printers in the 18th century made newspapers, ads, and books with a printing press.
How did constitutional government evolve in England in the 1700s?
The cabinet system. Because George I spoke no English, a handful of parliamentary advisors set policy, who were referred to as the Cabinet because of the small room in which they met.
I answered this question based on the textbook, "Prentice Hall, World History"
Who controlled Belgium in the 1700s?
Spain until 1714, Austria (1714-1790) and The United States of Belgium (1790) Austria again until 1795 and as last one France
What jobs were there in Connecticut - 1700s?
They were mostly farmers in Connecticut and had some indentured slaves.
How did wigmakers make wigs in the 1700s?
They would have a model of a head and put a net on it so that they could start sewing the hair in. Then once theyre done, they would style it and powder it to make the wig a different color.
Was there sandpaper in the 1700s?
The 1st recorded sandpaper was in 13th Century China using sand or crushed up shells on a parchment glued on with natural gum.
Dutch Rush, or Horsehair and Scouring Rush, (a plant) grows in many parts of the world and was & is still used for extremely fine sanding. Not only can it be used to smooth/sand wood, but it also coats and seals the wood and is a good preliminary for varnish. It was used widely for sanding musical instruments.
Sharkskin has been used for centuries along with another fish skin thought to be extinct but isn't and is refered to as a "living fossel"; the Coelacanth. Sandpaper also used to be made with crushed glass as far back as the 17th century, perhaps even earlier. Wet-Dry sandpaper was invented by 3M in the 1920's
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Z
Texas
Feb 7, 2014
What weapons were used in the 1700's?
i have a list of weapons from around the 1700's
pole axe
mace
pole hammer
spontoon
dagger
lance
halberd
pike
longbow
shortbow
crossbow
bayonet
broadsword
backsword
sabre
rapier
sword
muskets
flintlocks
wheelocks
and the brown bess
hopes this helps
What are major towns in Maryland in the 1700s?
Charlestown, Anapolis, and Baltimore were magory towns in trade during the 1700's
How did the telegraph made life easier in America in the 1700's-1800's?
they could sent messages faster so they can do more things. the military back then mostly used it and it was used in subs alot.
