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During the 18th century, the suburbs were primarily occupied by which of the following groups?
During the 18th century, the suburbs were primarily occupied by which of the following groups?
- Poor and offensive tradespeople (correct)
- Wealthy merchants
- Leading business figures
- Urban elite
Which group dominated the urban communities in the 18th century?
Which group dominated the urban communities in the 18th century?
- Leading business figures
- Urban elite
- Wealthy merchants (correct)
- Professionals
Which factors led to hunger and discontentment in both urban and rural areas in the 1780s?
Which factors led to hunger and discontentment in both urban and rural areas in the 1780s?
- Poor grain yields
- Looming national bankruptcy
- Rising food prices
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following best describes the population dynamics in cities during the 18th century?
Which of the following best describes the population dynamics in cities during the 18th century?
What was the significance of taste in 18th-century Europe?
What was the significance of taste in 18th-century Europe?
What was one of the key advancements in agriculture during the 18th century?
What was one of the key advancements in agriculture during the 18th century?
How were women's societal roles affected during the Enlightenment?
How were women's societal roles affected during the Enlightenment?
What was the primary cause of death for children during the 18th century?
What was the primary cause of death for children during the 18th century?
During the 18th century, Europe experienced a transition towards
During the 18th century, Europe experienced a transition towards
Which group of people often had little in common with the Enlightened thinkers and Parisians in France?
Which group of people often had little in common with the Enlightened thinkers and Parisians in France?
What aspects of the life of poor European peasants were highlighted in folktales like Hansel and Gretel?
What aspects of the life of poor European peasants were highlighted in folktales like Hansel and Gretel?
What was one of the reasons for the pervasive sense of unease in Europe during the 18th century?
What was one of the reasons for the pervasive sense of unease in Europe during the 18th century?
Who had to pay taxes levied by royalty in France during the 18th century?
Who had to pay taxes levied by royalty in France during the 18th century?
What did small farmers in Europe often face due to the actions of rich landowners during the 18th century?
What did small farmers in Europe often face due to the actions of rich landowners during the 18th century?
What did cities in Europe need to do in order to grow or expand during the 18th century?
What did cities in Europe need to do in order to grow or expand during the 18th century?
Who was E.P Thomas?
Who was E.P Thomas?
During the 18th century, what were some common parenting practices that were condemned?
During the 18th century, what were some common parenting practices that were condemned?
What was the perception of upper-class women towards breastfeeding in the 18th century?
What was the perception of upper-class women towards breastfeeding in the 18th century?
How were children mostly treated by their parents in the 18th century?
How were children mostly treated by their parents in the 18th century?
What was the age range for compulsory education in the 18th century?
What was the age range for compulsory education in the 18th century?
Which country was the first to establish compulsory education?
Which country was the first to establish compulsory education?
What were some common forms of entertainment for the lower classes in the 18th century?
What were some common forms of entertainment for the lower classes in the 18th century?
What were some common themes in the pamphlets read by the lower classes in the 18th century?
What were some common themes in the pamphlets read by the lower classes in the 18th century?
What were the Estates-General in France made up of?
What were the Estates-General in France made up of?
What was the purpose of recalling the Estates-General in France in 1789?
What was the purpose of recalling the Estates-General in France in 1789?
During the 18th century, upper-class women regarded breastfeeding as crude and demeaning because they commonly used wet nurses and saw it as ______.
During the 18th century, upper-class women regarded breastfeeding as crude and demeaning because they commonly used wet nurses and saw it as ______.
In the 18th century, many children failed to receive any formal education, with most of their education coming from their ______.
In the 18th century, many children failed to receive any formal education, with most of their education coming from their ______.
In the 18th century, the lower classes in Europe were very ______ and would turn to magic to ensure the health of their child.
In the 18th century, the lower classes in Europe were very ______ and would turn to magic to ensure the health of their child.
One of the favorite themes in the pamphlets read by the lower classes in the 18th century was ______.
One of the favorite themes in the pamphlets read by the lower classes in the 18th century was ______.
The Estates-General in France were made up of representatives from the levels of society: First Estate Clergy, Second Estate Nobility, Third Estate Commons, and Fourth Estate ______.
The Estates-General in France were made up of representatives from the levels of society: First Estate Clergy, Second Estate Nobility, Third Estate Commons, and Fourth Estate ______.
