1720s

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the decade chronology?January 1, 1720 – December 31, 1729
2. What is the key diplomatic formation?Anglo-French Alliance, fostering stability between former rivals
3. What wars ended in the 1720s that made Europe more peaceful?The War of the Quadruple Alliance and the Great Northern War were finished, bringing a new era of peace to Europe.
4. Why did the South Sea Bubble happen in Britain?The South Sea Company was given a trade monopoly to help pay off Britain's debt, and many people bought shares, driving prices up too high before they crashed.

War of the Quadruple Alliance: A major European conflict (1718-1720) involving Spain against Great Britain, France, the Dutch Republic, and Austria.
Great Northern War: A protracted conflict (1700-1721) primarily between Russia and Sweden for control of the Baltic region.
South Sea Bubble: A speculative financial crisis in early 18th-century Britain driven by the South Sea Company's stock.
Mississippi Company: A French economic venture led by John Law that resulted in a significant financial collapse in the 1720s.