What was not happening in the second half of the eighteenth century?

In the second half of the eighteenth century, significant events such as the Industrial Revolution were not yet underway, as it primarily began in the late 18th century and gained momentum in the 19th century. Additionally, the widespread abolition of slavery was not happening; many nations were still entrenched in the transatlantic slave trade. Furthermore, the rise of modern nation-states and globalized economies was still in its infancy, as many regions were still organized around feudal and colonial systems.