17th-century English colonial architecture resembles the late medieval forms that survived in rural England. Houses were built in a range of sizes. Gables‚ overhangs‚ and lack of symmetry reflected the late medieval style of Europe. In Virginia and Maryland‚ brick construction was preferred for the typically story and a half homes with chimneys at both ends and a more nearly symmetrical facade. Aside from fortifications‚ the principal nondomestic structures in the 17th-century colonies were churches
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Europeans‚ in the 18th century experienced changes in marriages and families‚ children‚ and food and medical care. Unlike the early years when the people married at young ages‚ more and more Europeans began to marry at much older ages and form families with an established household. In the early 18th century‚ children were often neglected; however‚ as time went on‚ parents began to express their love more openly for to their children. The diets and medical care of the Europeans improved through new
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Enlightenment Philosophers of Europe in 17th Century When the time of enlightenment cast upon Europe‚ many individual have uncover the need of communicating with others to share and learn new knowledge. These communication create many view and aspect of how society should run. Many of these view are in contradiction with others. One of these contradicting idea of society is form by Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Thomas Hobbes was a champion of absolutism for the sovereign. He supported the government
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There are mainly two types of governments that emerged during the seventeenth century. Most of the political development took place in France and England. Absolute monarchy took over throughout France while constitutionalism‚ or parliamentary monarchy‚ was becoming popular in England between 1640 and 1780. France’s absolute monarchy developed because of the nobles and kings focused on the concept of divine right. England‚ on the other hand‚ developed through the businessmen and landowners trying
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The 15th and 16th centuries were a time of great turmoil for Europe. The various religious wars‚ the 30 years war‚ and the fluctuation in the economy were just some examples. There was also a rise in population‚ which led to overpopulation and unemployment‚ which in turn led to poverty. There were a great number of poor people in Europe in the 15th through 17th centuries. There were varied attitudes and reactions towards those in poverty. The attitudes towards the poor included people feeling it
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In the beginning‚ the Europeans that immigrated to America often did so because of one of two things; religious reasons or economic opportunity. They brought new ideas and new religions to the Americas. The Quaker Colonies of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts were formed by English Protestants who wanted a place where they could worship their religion in peace‚ with social order. These people looked to America for asylum. The Europeans also established colonies in The Caribbean Islands. The Spanish
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The European Conquest of The Americas One of the primary reasons for exploration was the search for the Northwest Passage‚ an imaginary path that could be used to reach Asia without having to go around Africa‚ or through the Middle East. The Panamanians proved that travel was possible around Africa with a new kind of boat that utilized wind better‚ but the Spaniards and other Europeans were more interested in a more direct approach to reaching Asia. So they began to head westward. The Queen of
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Racial Issues in the 17th Century During the 17th century‚ colonialism led to the development of both the social‚ racial and political institutions. An example is the act of slavery‚ especially in the second society‚ after the emergence of the first society from Asia. The first society settled in the present day Alaska. Up to date‚ it is not yet known how most of the black Americans that were taken from Africa to the United States of America as slaves settled. In his book‚ “The Society Must be
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European Settlement in Latin America Between 1450 and 1750 C.E.‚ Europeans entered Latin America and created new political structures‚ increased trade‚ and brought their religion. This happened because the Spanish conquered the Aztecs and Incas‚ while Portugal took over what is now Brazil. Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztecs while Francisco Pizzarro conquered the Incas. The Aztecs and Incas were two great Native American civilizations. In Latin America‚ slavery remained unchanged. These areas
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changes of 16th and 17th centuries. * Witchcraft persecution – Reflected resentment against poor‚ uncertainties about religious truth; resulted in death of over 100‚000 Europeans between 1590 and 1650; particularly common in Protestant areas.
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