* Most people lived in rural areas. About 90% of the population of the mid-1700s lived in rural areas. This was due to the fact that most people were engaged in agriculture.
* Transportation was slow and difficult. Travel was mainly by horse and buggy, and it could take days or even weeks to travel long distances.
* Communication was also slow and difficult. There was no telegraph or telephone, so people had to rely on letters or word of mouth to communicate.
* Education was limited. Most people did not have access to formal education, and those who did typically only received a basic education.
* Work was hard. Most people worked long hours in physically demanding jobs.
* Life was often harsh and difficult. People in the mid-1700s faced many challenges, including poverty, disease, and war.