How did the open field system work? The greatest accomplishment of medieval agriculture was the open-field system of village farming developed by European peasants. That system divided the land to be cultivated by the peasants of a given village into several large fields which were cut into long‚ narrow strips. The fields were open and strips were not enclosed. Peasants farmed each large field as a community. 2. What changes brought the open field system to an end? The problem with this open-field
Premium Agriculture Black Death
What is the Enlightenment? The Enlightenment was a movement inspired by philosophers to promote independent thought and reason rather than past customs and traditions. It allowed change to be made to Europe during the 17-18th century. It was started by philosophers such as Francis Bacon‚ Thomas Hobbes‚ and Sir Isaac Newton. Each philosopher compiled different ideas and knowledge in order for this movement to occur. They all were able to influence each other to learn more and govern themselves rather
Premium Age of Enlightenment Scientific method Voltaire
Does The End Justify The Means? First‚ let’s try to understand the sense in which the word "justifies" is used in the familiar statement that "the end justifies the means." After that we can consider the problem you raise about whether it is all right to employ any means - good or bad - so long as the end is good. When we say that something is "justified‚" we are simply saying that it is right. Thus‚ for example‚ when we say that a college is justified in expelling a student who falls below
Premium Consequentialism Florence Political philosophy
On January 30th‚ 1933‚ Adolf Hitler was elected chancellor of Germany. The people did this because their problems needed a solution‚ and they thought this was the best one. Obviously‚ this ended up being a poor decision as Hitler went on to kill 11 million lives and cause the start of World War II. However‚ electing Hitler still was a revolution for Germany. Germany elected Hitler because they had too many problems including poor economic conditions‚ the harsh peace terms of the Versailles treaty
Premium Adolf Hitler Germany Nazi Germany
The American Revolution was certainly a period of time in which the country we know today underwent somewhat of a change and created a ripple in our country’s history. However‚ the American Revolution was not truly revolutionary. Taking into consideration the experiences of both racial and ethnic minorities in the new United States‚ it becomes apparent that the American Revolution’s label is incorrect. The American Revolution was not like the French or Russian Revolution because there was no complete
Premium Woman United States United States Declaration of Independence
C. Why was it revolutionary? The Industrial revolution was revolutionary since it established and renovated the US Economy. Although at first workers were given hazardous jobs for low wages‚ with the consistent flow of new inventions‚ workers were provided with more freedom and an increase in pay. New manufacturing processes were less hazardous‚ such as the automation and factories‚ which reduced child labor and consequently led to lower birth rates since children weren’t used to provide money
Premium Industrial Revolution United Kingdom Factory
colonies and intended that the colonists living there should contribute .The Sons of Liberty‚ a well-organized Patriot paramilitary political organization shrouded in secrecy‚ was established to undermine British rule in colonial America and was influential in organizing and carrying out the Boston Tea Party The name Sons of Liberty was derived from a 1765 debate in Parliament over the Stamp Act. During the debate‚ Stamp Act supporter Charles Townshend made a disapproving statement of the American colonists
Premium American Revolution Thirteen Colonies United States Declaration of Independence
War eventuated amidst the American colonists and the British after years of surging tension and the opposition of British rule. This ascent in apprehension and hostility was the result of a variety of political‚ economical‚ and social conflicts that arose following the end of the Seven Years War in 1763. One could argue that it was the influence of the Enlightenment thinkers‚ who valued reason‚ science‚ religious tolerance‚ and the rights of life‚ liberty‚ and property‚ that ultimately led to the colonists
Premium American Revolution United States Declaration of Independence United States
How much did Britain change during the Industrial Revolution? By Tayo Alli During the time period of 1750 and 1900 Britain developed both socially and economically on a great scale. The British Landscape was squeezed and sculpted and eventually shaped modern day Britain‚ but to what extent? In this essay I will be looking at the main factors that impacted the momentous changes that took place during the Industrial Revolution. Working Conditions & Agriculture In the 18th century the British countryside
Premium Industrial Revolution 18th century
Of the numerous documents that helped to influence the French Revolution‚ the Declaration of the Rights of Man provoked the Revolution in that it introduced the idea of separation of powers‚ liberalism‚ and citizen responsibility. On August 26‚ 1789‚ the National Assembly finalized the Declaration of the Rights of Man which presented the concept of a Constitutional Monarchy where the king did not have absolute authority‚ and was to be held accountable by other branches of government such as the
Premium French Revolution Liberalism Age of Enlightenment