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    Pastoralism in 18th Century Poetry The pastoral is a poetic genre popularized in the 18th century that idealizes the peaceful and simple countryside lifestyle. Pastoral poems are ordinarily written about those who live close to nature‚ namely shepherds and farmers. These poems about rustic tranquillity often relate a life in which humans lived contentedly off the earth. The pastoral poem often looks to nature and the simple life as a retreat from the complications of a society in which humans

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    In 17th century Italy every individuals had his or her own place in society‚ which was determined by family lineage‚ occupation‚ and gender‚ among other factors. Each individual’s place in this societal hierarchy dictated how he or she was to act in any situation that they faced. As a result of this societal structure‚ many individuals were not able to escape the expectations that were set for them‚ nor did they publically question them. In 1664‚ the Venetian Inquisition brought up Cecilia Ferrazzi

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    and Doctors In the 18th century Colonial American people were unaware of the plethora amounts of different bacterias‚ germs and viruses. During this time most doctors were unaffordable and lacked knowledge about the severity of diseases. In addition medicines were usually herbs‚ minerals‚ and animal products which sometimes healed the ill. After many years tools of science/medicine have changed since Colonial American times. The doctors and medicines in the 18th century are not like the advances

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    Bogdana Oliynyk Period 1 Sara Bohn Dr. Alvarado Luz Altamirano 9/9/14 18th Century Medical History Report The 18th century consisted of a lot of social and political events. Some of the social happenings that occurred in this century were the French and Indian War‚ the African slave trade‚ and many developing ideas and inventions were growing throughout the world. Many medical happenings were present as well. Smallpox was the main

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    The American Enlightenment Occurring throughout the 18th century‚ the American Enlightenment was an intellectual and cultural movement in the thirteen American colonies. While the exact duration of the Enlightenment is still unknown‚ during the years roughly between 1765 and 1818‚ institutions for learning developed rapidly as this movement promised to apply scientific reasoning to politics‚ art‚ religion‚ and literature. The American Enlightenment was strongly based off the European Enlightenment

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    One of the striking features of the 18th century England is the rapid growth of urban society – in both the metropolis and provincial towns.The eighteenth century was the century of hot springs cities‚ namely Epsom‚ Islington‚ Buxton and Cheltenham.Yet it cannot be denied that they were not as famous as the city of Bath. Bath is the most representative city to depict the striking urban and social development of hot springs in England at that time. As a matter of fact‚ we must remember the fact that

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    Commonwealth p.6-7 -Thoughts p. 7 Colonization and trade In the 16-17th centuries‚ European superpowers began to establish colonies in other parts of the world outside Europe‚ such as Africa‚ America and India. Before the actual colonization in America began‚ fishing and trading companies had frequently used both Indian and American waters and traded with the locals. In the early 17th century‚ European powers started to rapidly colonize the Americas‚ establishing numerous colonies

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    a brand being burned into the side of someone’s face for stealing an apple. This is one of the many harsh punishments given in 18th century England. Crime was not taken lightly‚ and criminals were made sure to be punished. Compared to modern day England‚ punishments for any crime were unrelenting. These punishments were even made for the public to watch. In 18th century England‚ punishments were dictated based on the established laws‚ the gender of the accused‚ and how severe the crime. To begin

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    No one would deny that the 17th century was a century of witch hunts; thousands of women were accused and then subjected to tortures and interrogations such as being completely shaved so that the courts could ascertain if she had a witch’s or devil’s teat. Witchcraft was considered a crime against the church or state; an act of treason and a capital offense.” This meant that women found guilty of witchcraft or devil worship were put to death. The 1604 Act against Witchcraft and Conjuration was the

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    During the 18th century‚ the American colonies saw a great increase in the African slaves that were brought into the country. Before this time most of the slaves in the colonies had been Native Americans or indentured servants that were working off their debt off. During this era‚ the number of people flowing into the colonies also rose drastically. Each region of the colonies from the Northeast to the then Deep South each had different types of slavery and differing ideas of how slaves should be

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