what aspects of life in 17th century england would you find the most different from life today. select three or four concrete examples of life in the 17th century that seem unusual and explain why you find them unusual.
aspects of life in 17th century england which I find the most different from life today is the smell, houses, streets, and cleaness, also the clothing people wore
is that enough, please list more if you have some, thanks. oh and I need help on the second part/second question
Those are good -- but you need explain why YOU believe they're unusual.
For the smell -- where did it come from? What caused it? Horses, infrequent baths?
For the houses -- consider that they were usually small with only one or two rooms. Two or more people shared a bed. Fleas were rampant.
You might also consider the fact that most children didn't go to school and often were out working by the age of 10 or so.
i believe that these are unusual because in life today the streets are more cleaner, the air/smell today is full of good fragrance, the houses are more brandnew and tidier and the clothing people wear today are in more fashion.
is this right?
Please include more information about the way these things were back in the 17th century.
in the 17th century the living quarters for ordianry people were small and cramped with whole families living in 1 or 2 rooms. many other people lived in dire poverty with little or no oppurtunity to improve their lives. people then had a lack of bathing and often wore dirty clothes. also they didn't have time to clean their personal area that much.
is this right
Yes. You could go into more detail -- but that is right.
the houses,
Certainly! Here are a few more aspects of life in 17th century England that you may find unusual compared to life today:
1. Lack of modern sanitation: In the 17th century, there was a distinct lack of proper sanitation infrastructure. Most homes did not have indoor plumbing, and waste disposal was not regulated. People often disposed of waste in the streets or rivers, leading to unsanitary and foul-smelling conditions.
2. Limited access to education: Education was not widely accessible to all in the 17th century. Only the elite and wealthy had the means to educate their children, while a majority of the population, particularly the poor, often remained illiterate.
3. Superstition and religious beliefs: During the 17th century, religious beliefs and superstitions played a significant role in people's lives. Practices such as witch-hunting and persecution of religious minorities were prevalent, causing fear and unrest in society.
4. Social hierarchy and class divisions: Class divisions were more pronounced in the 17th century, and people's social status strongly determined their opportunities and quality of life. The nobility and the gentry enjoyed privileges and power, while the majority of the population, especially the lower classes, faced limited rights and access to resources.
To explain why these aspects may seem unusual today, we can compare them to the significant advancements and changes that have occurred over the centuries. The development of modern sanitation systems and infrastructure has drastically improved public health and sanitation standards. Access to education has become more widespread, with compulsory education laws and technological advancements making learning more accessible. Superstitions and religious beliefs have gradually given way to more secular and evidence-based thinking in many societies. Lastly, while social inequalities and class divisions still exist today, they are generally not as rigid and are often subject to legal and societal changes aimed at promoting equality and social mobility.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions or need more examples.