9th Class Social Science Clothing: A Social History Question Bank 9th CBSE Social Science Clothing: A Social History

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      Explain the reasons for the changes in clothing patterns and materials in the 18th century.             

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                      Changes in clothing patterns and materials in the 18th century took place due to events like the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution. Due to colonialism, different cultures came into contact with each other and were in turn influenced by each other's dress styles. Thus, changes took place in the clothing patterns. Trade with India brought the beautiful and easy-to-maintain Indian chintzes (cotton cloth printed with designs and flowers) within the reach of Europe Cotton clothes became more accessible and preferable to a wider section of people in Europe.


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