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In the period between the 1670’s and 1750’s, sweeping changes transformed both the the public social lives and private family lives of the British people. Increased literacy, combined with The Restoration led the British people to an increasingly public life.
Mar 14, 2021 · Trade and commerce grew and grew. By the late 17th century trade was an increasingly important part of the English economy. Meanwhile, industries such as glass, brick-making, iron, and coal mining expanded rapidly. During the 1600s the status of merchants improved.
The 17th century lasted from January 1, 1601 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCI), to December 31, 1700 (MDCC). It falls into the early modern period of Europe and in that continent (whose impact on the world was increasing) was characterized by the Baroque cultural movement, the latter part of the Spanish Golden Age, the Dutch Golden Age ...
As the colonies grew from isolated seventeenth-century outposts to prosperous eighteenth-century provinces, travel, communication, and trade enabled colonists to learn more about each other as well as keep abreast of dramatic developments that were transforming life throughout the Atlantic world.
Apr 8, 2021 · Life in Colonial America was difficult and often short but the colonists made the best of their situation in the hopes of a better life for themselves and their families. The early English colonists...
Jul 29, 2019 · Here is a brief historical list of the greatest technology, science, and invention hits of the 17th century. 1608 German-Dutch spectacle-maker Hans Lippershey invents the first refracting telescope .
May 23, 2018 · The 17th century was a turbulent time in British history, from the Gunpowder Plot to the Great Fire of London. But what was life like for ordinary people during this period?
Apr 4, 2018 · Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art.
Most of the material describes life in the late seventeenth century. Read the following extract from Gough’s ‘The account of the Watkins family’. Then answer the following questions: What does this document suggest about the importance of marriage, and attitudes to marriage, in the seventeenth century? What does it suggest about businesses?
What was life like in the 17th century? In this lesson, we will begin by looking at who ruled England during the 17th century, up to who was in charge at the time of the Great Fire of London.
