Describe the conditions of Europe in the mid-18th century
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By the middle of 18th century the scientific revolution was in full swing
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18th-Century Culture and Society
Pop culture seems to change yearly. One year Celine Dion and gel pens are 'in' and the next year they are forgotten, replaced by Miley Cyrus and Uggs. What is stylish and what is not each year is often determined by, and reflective of, our society. Even though it seems like a completely different world, what was popular in the 18th century was also reflective of the changes that were taking place in 18th-century society. In this lesson, we will explore that society and its changing world, and what those with the time to spend on popular culture enjoyed.
Societal Makeup
The makeup of society was changing in the 18th century, but there was still opposition from the rigidly hierarchical established powers of the day. Indeed, despite some changes, at 1800, the nobility and traditional landed aristocracy still held the political power in most of Western Europe. In addition to largely being the sole holders of political power, the nobility of the 18th century held the vast majority of the region's wealth. Most of this wealth (and indeed, most of its attendant prestige) derived from the ownership of land.
In addition to better technology, which decreased production times for their goods, portions of Europe gradually embraced freer markets, which allowed goods, people, and, most importantly, wealth to be more easily transferred. This, coupled with colonization and the opening of newer markets for their goods, allowed some of these traders and craftsmen to greatly increase their wealth in a short period of time. Many of these people used their newfound wealth to buy land and titles, essentially trying to buy their way into power and prestige.
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18th-Century Culture and Society
Pop culture seems to change yearly. One year Celine Dion and gel pens are 'in' and the next year they are forgotten, replaced by Miley Cyrus and Uggs. What is stylish and what is not each year is often determined by, and reflective of, our society. Even though it seems like a completely different world, what was popular in the 18th century was also reflective of the changes that were taking place in 18th-century society. In this lesson, we will explore that society and its changing world, and what those with the time to spend on popular culture enjoyed.
Societal Makeup
The makeup of society was changing in the 18th century, but there was still opposition from the rigidly hierarchical established powers of the day. Indeed, despite some changes, at 1800, the nobility and traditional landed aristocracy still held the political power in most of Western Europe. In addition to largely being the sole holders of political power, the nobility of the 18th century held the vast majority of the region's wealth. Most of this wealth (and indeed, most of its attendant prestige) derived from the ownership of land.
In addition to better technology, which decreased production times for their goods, portions of Europe gradually embraced freer markets, which allowed goods, people, and, most importantly, wealth to be more easily transferred. This, coupled with colonization and the opening of newer markets for their goods, allowed some of these traders and craftsmen to greatly increase their wealth in a short period of time. Many of these people used their newfound wealth to buy land and titles, essentially trying to buy their way into power and prestige.
Hoping it helps you
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