The late 20th century.
Back then, the knowledge about human psychology still hasn't as developed as it is today. The asylums during that time had the reputation on inhumane treatment toward its patient because they believe that mentally problematic patient cannot feel like normal people feel.
Once the word got around that the British had been beaten. European nations got ethuastic about supporting the American revolution.
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The cotton gin changed the agriculture of the South.
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