I need as much detail as possible about Scotland in the early 1700s (1700-1730s). What was the weather like? What was the culture like at that time? What was the everyday life of the people like? (Of course, tell me about variations between classes). Was the country at odds with other countries? (If so, who?) Pretend you're talking to a child. I know nothing about this period in Scotland's history. I also need to know how they would have dressed, worn their hair, etc., how they spoke, average marriageable age, etc., etc., etc. As many details as possible. I appreciate your help!! :)
2007-02-01 06:16:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
First off. It was a period of change and economic uncertainty. Scotland entered the Union with England in 1707. Before that it was virtually bankrupt due to a succession of bad harvests and the darien disaster. Union did not bring economic benefits for about thirty years.
You are talking about two cultures - Highland and lowland. Gaelic and English. Two political beliefs - Whig and Jacobite. 1715 saw a jacobite uprising and there were numerous rumours of more. The government sent Marshall Wade to build roads and garrisons in the highlands to enable troops to rush to hotspots.Dress in the lowlands was like the rest of europe. The Highlands had the philabeg and plaid with Highland Gentlemen wearing trews. Hair would be powdered or in a ponytail or a wig.
As we are talking two cultures we are also talking two class systems. The highland clan system with it's Chief, Captain, Tacksman and cotter and the lowland system of agricultural worker, townsman, tradesman, petty aristocracy and high aristocracy. Gaels spoke Gaelic. Lowlanders spoke lowland Scots. In the lowlands the burghs held strong powers in trade and commerce. International relations were the same as for the UK though jacobites viewed France as an ally. The Church of Scotland ruled moral life with an iron fist but ensured basic education for all and Scotland's universities were on par with the best in europe.
Population growth was low and marriage was later than in England. The climate was better than at the end of the 17th century. Infant mortality was high. however some sources give the highland population as being too high for the land to support it. .
Basically it was a period starting the modern history of Scotland.
2007-02-04 09:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by drakshug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-24 02:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably would have looked just like everyone else in the 1700's, in what they wore. Things were hectic though. There were always battles with other people from all over the British Isles.
2007-02-01 07:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Skyline 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important part of that period is understanding the clan system, and the Jacobites.
2007-02-01 06:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by Year of the Monkey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a website for you!
www.rampantscotland.com
They have a TON of links for the info you're looking for.
2007-02-01 06:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by jackie jo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋