The meter its a measurement unit that was first introduced by the French in 1790.
decimal system
The metric system.
The decimal base measurement system originated in the 1790s in France. It was developed as part of the French Revolution's drive for modernization and standardization.
In the earlier times, there was no unit to measure the distance and thus there was no symmetry. To fight this problem, in 1790, french developed a standard unit of measurement called the metric system.
The metric system was invented in France during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. It was developed to establish a standardized system of measurement that would be easy to use and understand.
since 1790
The National Assemby of France requested that the French Academy of Science invent an accurate, standard system of weights and measure in 1790 A.D. The system they created was simple and scientific and was adopted by the french in 1795 A.D. This of course is the metric system which is still used today.
The French Academy of Science created the metric system during the French Revolution to establish a universal and standardized system of measurement. This was intended to promote trade, facilitate scientific research, and foster a sense of unity and equality among the French population.
The cotton gin, interchangable parts, the metric system
1790/7 = 255.714285
$1790 is £1475.10