During this time period, an event arose that is still present in today's society. "Le Grand Tour" occured when England's nobility decided to send their sons to the Continent due to the lack of education at home. The event taught the sons imporatant skills that they would need once they took hold of their fathers estates. They learned different languages, financial skills and became knowledgable in religion and legal matters. Unlike today, the trip lasted for several years instead of days.