Long Distance Migrations 1700-1900 By snova1 Apr 26, 1700 Sail powered ships (change) 1700s-1800s Apr 26, 1700 1700s - mainly for exploration (change) Period: Apr 26, 1700 to Apr 26, 1900 ccot in migrations Apr 26, 1800 Industrial revolution - steam powered ships (change) Apr 26, 1800 1800s - colonization (change) Apr 26, 1800 1700-1800s - slavery (change) Apr 26, 1900 continuity - ships used for long travels Apr 26, 1900 continuity - migration for better lifestyle