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Science and Technology 18th Century Science and Technology
Science as we know it today was in its infancy. Technology, the age of machines, began in the later half of the 18th century. Industry was still in the homes and small shops everywhere. Science during the 18th century falls into two categories or
periods; the Baroque period, which started in the 17th century and lasted to the early 18th century, and the Classical period which lasted into the early 19th century. 18th Century Transportation
In the 18th century, transportation was primitive by today's standards. The majority of the time if you wanted to go anywhere you either walked or rode a horse on trails or rough roads. Most folks could not afford carriages or wagons. People traveled from one country to the next by small wooden ships or stagecoach services. Early Automobiles
Learn about the humble beginnings of the car and the men who developed this modern means of transportation. George Washington: First Farmer
Take a tour of this famous farmer by visiting the George Washington Pioneer Farmer Web site. Mills: The First Factories
Mills were an important part of life in the 18th century, in fact they were the first factories. The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake
The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake was the first modern disaster that effected the world, learn how from these resources.
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