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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.

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1700 was about intellectual and social developing, and 1800 was concerned with economic and political development.

Explanation:

1700 was a period when enlightenment was taking progress among intellectuals and philosophers in the began in the 16th century in Europe. It challenged the old traditional ideas that remained in Europe. The main ideas of the enlightenment were to improve society through freedom of speech, individualism, and equality. In the French Revolution, the Haitian Revolution, and American Independence, where people were fighting for freedom and rights.

In 1800 there was a concern with economic as countries were engaged in Napoleonic Wars. Industrialization also began in Europe. Political developing was also taking place as Francis II resigns in 1806, which ending the Holy Roman Empire. Spain was losing its control over the colonies in South America.

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