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1750-1914

1750-1914. The Modern era The long 19 th century The industrial era. What were the major changes/developments from 1750 – 1914?. 1750-1914 Major Developments. Industrial Revolution leads to … Urbanization, rise of the West, imperialism, class changes, changes to family and work

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1750-1914

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  1. 1750-1914 The Modern era The long 19th century The industrial era

  2. What were the major changes/developments from 1750 – 1914?

  3. 1750-1914Major Developments • Industrial Revolution leads to … • Urbanization, rise of the West, imperialism, class changes, changes to family and work • New Imperialism (in Africa and Asia) • Nationalism, nation-states, political reform • Class Changes: Old Aristocracies to New Elites • End of Atlantic Slave Trade • New Birthrate Patterns • Political Revolutions (U.S., France, Latin America, Haiti, Mexico) • Democracy and its limits: reform, women, racism, Social Darwinism

  4. What were some of the major continuities from 1750-1914?

  5. Continuities 1750-1914 • Traditional shops and outdoor markets continued in spite of industrialization • Inequality among genders continued. • Although slavery ended, social and institutional racism continued. • The Catholic Church remained very important in places like Latin America. • Although Latin American colonies gained their independence, their economies remained the same: based on cash crops and dependant on Europe. • The Social Structure in Latin America remained the same.

  6. What were the major global processes from 1750-1914?

  7. Global Processes 1750-1914 Industrial Revolution leads to Imperialism in Africa and Asia Rise of Napoleon (Napoleonic Wars) leads to increase in nationalism and Latin American Revolutions

  8. What were the major civilizations from 1750 – 1914?

  9. 1750-1914Major Civilizations Europe: Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Russia, Prussia (unified into Germany), Italy unified East Asia: Qing Dynasty, Republic in 1911 South Asia: Mughal Empire, Colonized by British Middle East: Ottoman Empire (weak) North America: The U.S. Latin America: 1820s Colonies Gain Independence (Ex. Brazil, Mexico, Gran Colombia) Africa: Colonized by various European powers

  10. Must-Know Dates 1750-1914

  11. 1763

  12. 1763 End of French and Indian War (aka 7 Years War)

  13. 1776

  14. 1776 American Revolution Begins Adam Smith writes “The Wealth of Nations”

  15. 1789

  16. 1789 French Revolution Begins

  17. 1804

  18. 1804 Haiti wins Independence

  19. 1815

  20. 1815 Congress of Vienna

  21. 1820s

  22. 1820s Latin American Revolutions and Independence movements

  23. 1839

  24. 1839 1st Opium War

  25. 1848

  26. 1848 European Revolutions Karl Marx and FredriechEngles write “The Communist Manifesto”

  27. 1853

  28. 1853 Commodore Matthew Perry opens Japan to trade with the West

  29. 1857

  30. 1857 Sepoy Mutiny

  31. 1861

  32. 1861 End of Russian Serfdom Unification of Italy Civil War begins in the U.S.

  33. 1863

  34. 1863 Emancipation Proclamation in the U.S.

  35. 1871

  36. 1871 German Unification

  37. 1885

  38. 1885 Berlin Conference – division of Africa

  39. 1898

  40. 1898 Spanish American War U.S. acquires Philippines, Cuba, Guam & Puerto Rico

  41. 1899

  42. 1899 Boer War – British gain control of South Africa

  43. 1905

  44. 1905 Russo-Japanese War

  45. 1910

  46. 1910 Mexican Revolution

  47. 1911

  48. 1911 Chinese Revolution

  49. End of French and Indian War (aka 7 Years War)

  50. 1763 End of French and Indian War (aka 7 Years War)

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