Technological Advancements In France During The 18th Century

Life during the 18th Century, under the Old Regime, proved to be an era of colossal growth and positive change due to new scientific and technological advancements. France in the 1700’s was known for being stagnant through most of the 18th Century, the new technological advancements that were being made pushed the economy and revolution of France. The use of new technological advancements brought the inventions of the steam boats and new approaches of textile production which facilitated in France’s growing economy. New innovations such as the spinning jenny, the water frame, and the flying shuttle, were beginning to replace old textile production techniques. Scientific advancements also began to emerge in Old Regime France by creating new institutions for science as well as having scientific authorities surpass religious authorities. Scientists in the 18th Century were also helping out France with newfound agricultural and technological innovations.
Life in the beginning of the 18th Century in France had a declining economy that was slowly improving as it reached the end of the 18th
They were able to recognize that scientific advancements would create more prosperous opportunities for themselves as well as the people of France. Louis XIV was involved in creating the first academy of science in France called the “Académie Royale des Sciences ” in 1666, which proved to be a vital establishment known for its scientific developments. Royal authority was fused into the science academy which led to an intimate as well as a collaborative association between them, "The ability to nominate potential members (appointment formally reserved to the crown) was also an important power” . The science academy aided in the progress of many scientific developments and was well respected until it was outlawed in 1793