What New "Learned Societies" Were Formed in the Eighteenth Century,and

question 69

Essay

What new "learned societies" were formed in the eighteenth century,and what was their role in Enlightenment society and government?

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Definitions:

English Settlement

The establishment of communities and colonies by English people in various parts of the world, particularly in North America, during the 17th and 18th centuries.

English Colony

A territory under the control and governance of England or the British Empire, established from the 16th to the 19th centuries in various parts of the world.

Currency

The system of money in general use in a particular country or economic context.

Chesapeake Colonies

Refers to the British colonies in North America that were along the Chesapeake Bay, primarily Virginia and Maryland, known for their tobacco economies.