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A Shifting Society
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1793
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17th Century - 18th Century
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Peardeck™
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Coming Soon
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Inspired by the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment embodies challenges and changes to the intellectual thought across the spectrum from religion and politics to the economy and role of the individual in society.
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Embracing the Enlightenment rather than fearing it, three monarchs in central and eastern Europe rise to great power and prominence during the last half of the 18th century guided by Enlightened principles.
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Conflicts between major powers in Europe over territory spill out into the American colonies of Britain and France. In the end little is changed in Europe, while across the ocean more and more territory has fallen under the control of the greatest colonial power in the world: Britain.
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Technological changes and innovations in agriculture and industry result in a revolution that spurs dramatic change from the increase in population and consumer spending to changes in gender roles and the work force.
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