The American Attack on British Institutions
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- Written by Rick Brainard
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: American Revolution
The American Revolution was more than a political revolution; it was also a social revolution. The whole concept of life in the Colonies changed; the American revolutionaries dismantled the British institutions and created new institutions based on the ideals of the Enlightenment.
Snow and Winter Activities in the 18th Century
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- Written by Magnolia Potter
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Winters were tough for early Americans. When settlers aboard the Mayflower landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620, winter was just getting started. By the spring, more than half of the ship’s crew and passengers were dead. By the 1700s, however, plenty of wooden homes equipped with fireplaces had been built across the colonies, making the winter months more comfortable and reducing the number of weather-related fatalities.
Wintering the 18th Century
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
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Staying warm, safe, and entertained in the cold winter months isn’t a huge problem in the modern era. There are even people who prefer colder climates, opting to live in areas where winter is the dominant season even when more temperate climates are readily available.
Libraries in the 1700s
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- Written by Frankie Wallace
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Libraries today are very different creatures from their 18th-century counterparts. For one thing, with shifting technologies and generational attitudes, libraries have moved away from being places to strictly borrow books. Now, they are community resource centers and hubs for people looking to do everything from research projects and archive requests to applying for a job or streaming a movie.
Scientific Developments That We Take for Granted
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- Written by Avery Taylor Phillips
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: Science and Technology
It’s easy to walk to the store, grab a pack of disinfecting wipes, and superficially sanitize every surface in your home. In fact, you can decide what scent you want the wipes to come in, whether or not they should have a texture for scrubbing, and if you’re willing to spring for the name brand or are just going to stick to generic.
On This Day in History For the Month of October
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Take a look at these important events in the month of October, that changed world history.
Famous Birthdays in October
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- Written by Rick Brainard
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Here are the famous people who were born in October. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in October.