Question

1. “In Europe, the century of 1700 was about intellectual and social development. On the other hand, the century of 1800 was more concerned with economic and political development.” Justify the statement

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement is referring to the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution, respectively.

Explanation:

The Enlightement was an intellectual movement that developed in Europe during the 1700s. This movement spearheaded new ideas about politics, philosophy, and the arts. Important philosophers of the era are Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, and Immanuel Kant. One important consequence of this movement was the French Revolution.

The Industrial Revolution started in Britain in the late 17th century, but it fully developed in the 18th century (the 1800s). From Britain, it spread to Belgium, France and Germany, leading to fast economic growth that had been never seen before. For this reason, economic development, industrial growth, and imperalism, became the main objectives of European nations during this century.