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Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 19)

The Impact of the Anglo-French Wars, 1793-1803

Coming so soon after the massive market collapse of the late 1780s, the Anglo-French wars had a devastating effect on the migratory fishery.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 3

Page three of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 4

Page four of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 5

Page five of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Indigenous Relations with Europeans 1600-1900

The nature of Newfoundland and Labrador's economy limited direct interaction between Indigenous groups and Europeans for much of the 17th and 18th centuries.
[Commodore] John Underdown; 11 November, 1706

An Account of the Inhabitants, Boats, Stages, Fishing Ships, Fish caught, etc., in Ferryland in the year 1706.
Moravian Voyages

European knowledge of the northern Labrador coast was significantly improved after 1763 by a series of voyages carried out by Moravian missionaries.
The Placentia Economy, 1662-1713

A look at the the economy of Placentia, when it was a French colony in NL from 1662 to 1713.
Planters

Every fishing property usually included a planter's house, a store with goods and supplies, and cabins for fishing equipment and the crews.
Initial Impact of the Revolution on Newfoundland

The quarrel between Great Britain and its North American colonies had been brewing for some time, but no one expected a revolt to break out in 1775.
Long Term Impact of the Revolution

It would be misleading to assume that the revolution had no ill-effect on the fisheries.
The Revolution as Opportunity

Many thought the Revolution to be an opportunity to eliminate American competition in the supply trade, even though many residents suffered hardships.
St. John's in the 18th Century

An account of the community of St. John's during the 18th century.
18th Century Towns: Trepassey, Trinity, and St. John's

The establishment of three 18th century Newfoundland towns, Trepassey, Trinity, and St. John's.
Introduction - Colony of Avalon Walking Tour

An introduction to the text and image-based walking tour of the Colony of Avalon.
Economic Changes, 1730-1815

The cod fishery continued to dominate the Newfoundland and Labrador economy during the period of naval government despite dramatic changes.
Military Bases, NL

Positive and negative influences of British, French, and American military bases on Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Moravian Church

A look at the Moravian Church, it's origins, and it's influence on Newfoundland and Labrador.
Religion in Newfoundland and Labrador

A broad look at religion in Newfoundland and Labrador throughout the centuries.

Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 19)

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