Thematic Essay Global 10 Mr. Healy

Before you start writing! Read the entire question. Determine what it is they are asking. Brainstorm - write down all your knowledge of the topic. Break your ideas into your three best arguments. Introduction - this includes your thesis statement. Conclusion - sum up your entire essay.

Change Neolithic Revolution - 11,000 years ago, people stop being nomads, develop farming, domesticate animals, permanent settlements resulting in civilization. Industrial Revolution - In the 1700’s in England, machines made goods replace hand made goods. This resulted in urbanization, working & living conditions, higher standard of living. The Agricultural Revolution started the Industrial Revolution

Change The Scientific Revolution - through the Scientific Method people learned to question the Church and ancient Philosophers. Geocentric, heliocentric theories. Copernicus & Galileo. The Enlightenment - People rejected monarchs and supported democracy. New ways of viewing authority, power, government and law.

Change John Locke - Natural Rights (Life, liberty & Property.) Baron de Montesquieu Separation of powers in government to Judicial, executive and legislative. Voltaire - Freedom of press & religion. Mary Wollstonecraft fought for Women rights. Change

Turning Points Christopher Columbus Start European colonization of the Americas. Columbian Exchange is the exchange of foods, plants, animals & disease between Europe and America. Triangular Trade - Goods. Slaves and product are traded between Europe Africa and America. Turning Points

French Revolution Starts with the Enlightenment in France. People demand representation. End the Monarch and try to create a democracy. Robespierre and “The Reign of Terror”.

Turning Points Collapse of the Soviet Union - the collapse of Communism in the USSR started the end of Communism in Europe. Mikhail Gorbachev policy of Perestroika brought freedoms to Soviet people and markets.

Belief Systems Hinduism - 3,000 years old and is focused in India. Polytheism is the belief in more than one God. Buddhism - The four Nobles Truth. Judaism - Monotheistic belief that they are the chosen one. Christianity - Jesus is the son of God. Is Monotheistic. Islam - Five Pillars of faith and Mohammad is the founder.

Geography & Environment Early River Civilization Early civilization grew up around rivers. They supply irrigation, power, transportation and protection. (Fertile Crescent) Archipelago - Island chains need raw materials, & great defense. Industrialization in Britain Britain's natural resources, river systems, canals, harbors and raw materials help the Industrial Revolution.

Industrial Revolution & the Environment New sources of energy often create new forms of pollution. Urbanization creates unsanitary cities. Disease increases in unsanitary conditions.

Economic Systems Traditional Economy - all needs are provided by farm.This uses the Barter System. Manorialism - Medieval system based on a manor and the villages that surround the land. Mercantilism - When your country builds up it’s money supply. This is done by exporting more than you import.

Capitalism vs. Communism Capitalism - the factors of production are owned privately and operated for a profit. The United States & England Communism - the factors of production are owned by the government. People can’t make business decision, only the government. The Soviet Union & Communist china.

Political Systems Monarchy - Kings or Queen exercise central power. Absolute Monarch has divine Rights and total control. Feudalism - Europe & Japan in 1600 - 1800. Peasants belong to lords and pay taxes, work for defense and work on estate.

Democracy People pick leaders through voting. All power is in the hands of the people. Guarantees freedom of press, religion, speech and assemble. Promotes individuality It is the government of The West today. This includes the United States. Democracy

Totalitarianism This includes Communism, Nazism, Fascism, Authoritarianism. There are no freedom. People have no say in government. People do not have the right of free speech, freedom of the press. Government control people with fear and violence.

Imperialism Britain in India European Powers in Africa British controlled India since 1700. British tried to destroy Indian culture. Gandhi led a peaceful nationalist movement European Powers in Africa Berlin Conference of 1845 divided up Africa. Destroyed culture, family, history, language

Imperialistic Rivalry. Cause of World War I. Especially France and Germany. Conflict over territory in Africa and trade. Also, natural resources and markets.

Justice and Human Rights Code of Hammurabi - One set of laws for all carved on a pillar. First major collection of laws in history. Irish Potato Famine - blight killed potato crop in 1840’s. Created widespread famine. British, who controlled the island exported food as population starved to death.

Human Rights Tiananmen Square - In Beijing china, students help a protest. They demanded greater say in the government. Wanted more democratic government. Chinese government answered with tanks and guns. Killed many protester.

Science and Technology Neolithic Revolution Farming, permanent structures and society. Invention of the Printing Press. Mass production of literature. Higher literacy rate Spread of political ideas. Spread of Christianity.