THE MODERN ERA THE LONG 19 TH CENTURY THE INDUSTRIAL ERA
What were the major changes/developments from 1750 – 1914?
Major 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
What were some of the major continuities from ?
Continuities 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.
What were the major global processes from ?
Global Processes Industrial Revolution leads to Imperialism in Africa and Asia Rise of Napoleon (Napoleonic Wars) leads to increase in nationalism and Latin American Revolutions
What were the major civilizations from 1750 – 1914?
Major 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
Must-Know Dates
1763
End of French and Indian War (aka 7 Years War)
1776
American Revolution Begins Adam Smith writes “The Wealth of Nations”
1789
French Revolution Begins
1804
Haiti wins Independence
1815
Congress of Vienna
1820s
Latin American Revolutions and Independence movements
1839
1 st Opium War
1848
European Revolutions Karl Marx and Fredriech Engles write “The Communist Manifesto”
1853
Commodore Matthew Perry opens Japan to trade with the West
1857
Sepoy Mutiny
1861
End of Russian Serfdom Unification of Italy Civil War begins in the U.S.
1863
Emancipation Proclamation in the U.S.
1871
German Unification
1885
Berlin Conference – division of Africa
1898
Spanish American War U.S. acquires Philippines, Cuba, Guam & Puerto Rico
1899
Boer War – British gain control of South Africa
1905
Russo-Japanese War
1910
Mexican Revolution
1911
Chinese Revolution
END OF FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (AKA 7 YEARS WAR)
1763
American Revolution Begins Adam Smith writes “The Wealth of Nations”
AMERICAN REVOLUTION BEGINS ADAM SMITH WRITES “THE WEALTH OF NATIONS” 1776
French Revolution Begins
FRENCH REVOLUTION BEGINS 1789
Haiti wins Independence
HAITI WINS INDEPENDENCE 1804
Congress of Vienna
CONGRESS OF VIENNA 1815
Latin American Revolutions and Independence movements
LATIN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONS AND INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS 1820s
1 st Opium War
1 ST OPIUM WAR 1839
European Revolutions Karl Marx and Fredriech Engles write “The Communist Manifesto”
EUROPEAN REVOLUTIONS KARL MARX AND FREDRIECH ENGLES WRITE “THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO” 1848
Commodore Matthew Perry opens Japan to trade with the West
COMMODORE MATTHEW PERRY OPENS JAPAN TO TRADE WITH THE WEST 1853
Sepoy Mutiny
SEPOY MUTINY 1857
END OF RUSSIAN SERFDOM UNIFICATION OF ITALY CIVIL WAR BEGINS IN THE U.S.
1861 End of Russian Serfdom Unification of Italy Civil War begins in the U.S.
Emancipation Proclamation in the U.S.
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION IN THE U.S. 1863
German Unification
GERMAN UNIFICATION 1871
Berlin Conference – division of Africa
BERLIN CONFERENCE – DIVISION OF AFRICA 1885
Spanish American War U.S. acquires Philippines, Cuba, Guam & Puerto Rico
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR U.S. ACQUIRES PHILIPPINES, CUBA, GUAM & PUERTO RICO 1898
Boer War – British gain control of South Africa
BOER WAR – BRITISH GAIN CONTROL OF SOUTH AFRICA 1899
Russo-Japanese War
RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR 1905
Mexican Revolution
MEXICAN REVOLUTION 1910
Chinese Revolution
CHINESE REVOLUTION 1911