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Mar 14, 2021 · During the 17th century, England became steadily richer. 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.
Introduction. 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.
At the beginning of the 17th century, England and Wales contained more than four million people. The population had nearly doubled over the previous century, and it continued to grow for another 50 years. The heaviest concentrations of population were in the southeast and along the coasts.
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?
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Nov 22, 2021 · 17th century England religion. Religion in 17th century England went through a number of events. So, there were disagreements within the Protestants in the early 17th century. This led to a long and bitter struggle within the English Church to gain supremacy. In the 1640s and 50s, Puritanism fragmented itself.
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Early modern Britain. Early modern Britain is the history of the island of Great Britain roughly corresponding to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Major historical events in early modern British history include numerous wars, especially with France, along with the English Renaissance, the English Reformation and Scottish Reformation, the ...
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. We will then have a look at how people lived, finishing by exploring the different types of jobs available during this period.