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• Home - 18th Century History -- The Age of Reason and Change

  History1700s.com is the starting place to find information about the " long" 18th century. This means that the period approximately covers the years from 1660 through 1830.

• Causes of British and French Rivalry in the Colonies - 18th Century History -- The Age of Reason and

  The causes for the rivalry between France and Britain are the disputes that developed over land in the colonies, control of the fur trade in the colonies and over the balance of power in Europe. These...

• 18th Century Transportation - 18th Century History -- The Age of Reason and Change

  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.

• The "Lost Dauphin" -- Louis XVII - 18th Century History -- The Age of Reason and Change

  The mystery of the lost Dauphin of France began when the French government had transferred the Dauphine Louis XVII to the Temple prison in Paris. This was after the couple in charge of his safekeeping...

• The Basics - 18th Century History -- The Age of Reason and Change

  Here you will find a compilation of references and resources for use in research and further education.

• 18th Century Family Life - 18th Century History -- The Age of Reason and Change

  In the 18th century, the family was an extended family, where grandparents lived with their children and grandchildren. Families in the 18th century were large, consisting of the father, mother, and g...