Who was carnival and why was it such an important part of European culture?
What was smallpox and how was smallpox defeated during this time?
Discuss aspects of marriage and family life during this era. Was it different than in previous times?
While the Enlightenment was spreading among the educated elites, religion remained a strong force in the lives of the common people. What were the patterns of popular religion for both Catholics and Protestants in the late eighteenth century? How did the church leaders, Protestant and Catholic, respond to popular religion?After 1792, a more radical group of revolutionaries seized control of French state. How did they come to power, and how were their political goals different from their predecessors?
The eighteenth century was an era of improving health and increased life expectancy. Why? What impact did improving health and longevity have on European society?
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