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    Building a Bridge to the Eighteenth Century By: Neil Postman Neil Postman identifies himself as a "neo-Luddite". What bothers Postman most is the fact that the great innovators of this time have no frame of reference other than their own experience‚ and that experience is only that of the 20th century. Advocates of trends such as information superhighways and economic globalization appear to know nothing of history‚ philosophy and culture; they live digitally in the hollow present.

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    Introduction Almost every day‚ the long eighteenth century seems to be getting longer. And wider. It’s all a matter of where to draw the artificial boundaries between the stages of time over which human culture continues to change. This volume offers just one version of a period of history many refer to as the ‘long eighteenth century’‚ especially as it relates to the literature and culture of England. This version of the long eighteenth century begins in 1660‚ when a particularly momentous historical

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    The 18th century Enlightenment period was undeniably a historical viewpoint that advocated for greater decency in society. During its beginnings‚ many intellectuals referred as the “philosophes” emerged in France‚ and used the ideas of the Scientific Revolution to reconsider all aspects of society. The German philosopher Immanuel Kant defined the Enlightenment as “a man’s leaving his self-caused immaturity” (What Is Enlightenment?). Kant even proclaimed as the maxim of the Enlightenment: “Dare to

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    During the 17th century and the 18th century‚ European world states embraced mercantilism‚ or an economic system that “saw the world’s wealth as fixed‚ meaning that anyone country’s came at the expense of other countries.” (Tignor et al‚ 482). According to British commercial expert Malachy Postlewayt‚ the principles of mercantilism were there to ensure that “the lasting prosperity of the landed interest depends upon foreign commerce” (Tignor et al‚ 482). Mercantilism allowed European motherlands

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    During the 16th and 18th centuries America became the land to settle for better opportunities. A lot of powerful European countries came to settle in order to expand their territories for economic gain. While the people of those countries were trying to find an easier way of life. These choices were mainly provoked by their motivations and problems in their country such as‚ seeking religious freedom‚ economic profits or a gateway from rulers’ tyranny. Spanish explorers first came to the Americas

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    In the early 18th century‚ North America was divided into the English speaking colonies‚ the French-speaking colonies‚ the French colonies which included Acadia and Louisiana; and Spanish territories in the South-West in the USA. There was no clear line of what Canada was and what the USA was. The border areas were dangerous places at that time as the tension between Britain and French was clearly tangible. The territory of Acadia has gone through multiple changes of claims. In 1613 British people

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    Irishmen- were harassed by British‚ support French revolution US supported Britain against the French War Brides act: Servicemen could bring their spouses from foreign lands into the U.S. (non-quota immigrants) 1980 Refugee Policy-Central Americans (Salvadorians and Guatemalans) came under this policy while others were coming in as non refugees. Immigration Reform and Control Act (I.R.C.A)-does 3 things Raises the immigration ceiling for the whole world. More slots to distribute Grants

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    History 308 Mid-Term Exam October 8‚ 2012 18th century monarchy Royalty and power has always been one of the major underpinnings of Western Civilization. Throughout the course of European history‚ empires have risen and kingdoms have fallen. The eighteenth century marks a time of great change and diversity for European empires and monarchs. It was a time of enlightenment‚ a break from custom and tradition‚ absolutism and constitutional rule. Based on this great rate of change‚ diversity

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    Eighteenth Century Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire was a state founded by Turkish tribes under Osman Bey in 1299. Under the leadership of Mehmed II‚ this fledgling nation became an empire with the conquest of Constantinople in 1452 by Mehmed II. The Ottoman Empire continued in its imperial form until it became the Republic of Turkey in 1923. As an empire‚ it was the most powerful state in the world with 32 provinces during the seventeenth century. In the last half of the seventeenth century‚ the Ottoman

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    most part‚ women married quickly in fear that waiting too long might eliminate the availability or choice of husbands. The choice of a husband was very important since‚ once made‚ only death could undo a marriage. Marriage for women was a complete life change. It meant leaving childhood behind‚ taking on adult responsibilities‚ and forming a new family. -Legally‚ marriage meant subordination for women‚ however‚ once a woman was married‚ she had very few legal rights. They could not vote‚ hold

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