True I think, but in terms of life? False. Europeans, however, unlike the Chinese, sought to build vast empires all across the world, even in the new world, that's why most of human history is European exploration, and wars, and the like.
Typical workplace conditions faced by factory workers in the 1800s includes 12-hour work days, few safety features or considerations, and little job security due to a large labor force. In fact, factory workers do not rest at all. The conditions were very bad during the Industrial Revolution in 1800s. Many workers died due to overfatigue.
The French Revolution and the American Revolution were almost direct results of Enlightenment thinking. The idea that society is a social contract between the government and the governed stemmed from the Enlightenment as well
Many Americans celebrate the holiday called Thanksgiving in honor to give thanks. The large dinner that occurred at Plymouth was to thank god and help from the Native Americans like Squanto.
The events involved symbolic speech without disruption.
