20th Century and Beyond 1900-Present Period 6 Early Bird Lydia, Alison, Josh, Tommy, Dalton, Will

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Theme 1: Interaction between Humans and the Environment Theme 2: Development and Interaction of Cultures Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict Theme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems Theme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures Key Themes

Theme 1: Demographic and Environmental Changes -Population Growth affected humans’ relationship with the environment -Green Revolution accounted for increased food production with genetic enhancements -New energy sources such as oil and nuclear power raised productivity

Theme 2: Development and interaction of Cultures -Increase in scientific knowledge caused some religions to collapse -Censorship inspired Dada and a period of Social Realism -Many revolutions inspired other movements worldwide

Theme 3: Global War and Peace -WWI: First Total War, inspired the League of Nations -WWII: Holocaust, inspired the United Nations -Holocaust: Genocide of the Jewish population -Cold War: Arms Race, Space Race -Nuclear Weapons: M.A.D.

Theme 3: Global War and Peace Non-Aligned Nations: Total War included them anyways International Organizations: -League of Nations: Brought by WWI -United Nations: Brought by WWII Globalized Conflicts: WWI, WWII, Cold War Global Balance of Power: Mostly held by USA, Russia, and Britain Reduction of USA and European Influence: After WWI and WWII, both suffered economically, so their power also took a hit

Theme 3: Nationalism -Interwar: Time between WWI & WWII -Decolonization: India and African movements -Racism: South Africa -Genocide: Holocaust, Rwanda -Soviet Union Breaking Up: Independence from the Union after the Cold War

Theme 4: Global Economy -Repressions and Depressions: Depressions brought nations down, but they bounced back stronger -Technological Advances: Communications, Transportation, Energy -Pacific Rim: China, Japan, other local nations -Corporations: Google, McDonalds, Wal-mart -Economic Imperialism: India, China, Japan

Theme 4: Legacy of Colonialism AfricaAsiaLatin America -High Labor Demands -Exploitation of Minerals -Agricultural -Provided Slight Economic Stability -Political Footprints -Focus on State Organization -Democracy vs Communism vs Authoritarianism -Nationalist beliefs -Cultural Diffusion -Spread of western ideologies -Cultural Revolutions -Urbanization -Dislocation of Families -Movement of groups -Religious changes -Cultural Diffusion -Differing Identities -Outside influences of rebellion -Failing Systems -No Independent National Identity -Economic System -Bureaucratic System -Formalization of Education -Emphasis on Writing and Math -Literacy increased -Islamic and Christian education -Controlling Powers -U.S.A. -Britain -France -Breakaway -Sense of Freedom -Development of Nationalism -Independence

Theme 5: Social Reforms and Revolutions -Equality was a main theme of Period 6 -Civil Rights: Nelson Mandela vs. Apartheid, Martin Luther King Jr., Suffrage -Economy: Depended on the Government, Communism/Socialism vs Capitalism -Islam: Issues with the Israeli and Pakistani Governments

Theme 5: Roles of Women Russian Revolution: -Women took over agricultural roles and farming jobs -Some women disguised themselves as men and fought in the war Chinese Revolution: -Prostitution Outlawed -Marriage Law -Women allowed to join military -Some Political Representation -Struggle against Japan Cuban Revolution: -Constitution guarantees women economic, political, social, cultural, and familial rights Iranian Revolution: -Right to vote and run for office in Family Protection of Divorce and Custody rights

Other Key Objectives Globalization: Provided a brighter future Decolonization in Africa: Both violent and nonviolent protests, formed organizations to fight the european presence, Gandhi Effects of the World Wars: Citizens of colonized regions fought in the wars, Helped the USA out of the Great Depression

Neutral World Affairs Non-Aligned Nations: Civilians were included in war regardless of their wishes International Organizations: League of Nations, United Nations, Both are largely ineffective Global Conflicts: WWI, WWII, Cold War Balance of Power: USA, Russia, Britain USA and European: Influence Reduced

Major Happenings Around the World Asia: Russo-Japanese War, Chinese Revolution, Fall of Qing, Israel, Korean War, Russian Revolution Africa: Genocide in Rwanda, All-race elections in South Africa Americas: Mexican Revolution, Stock market crash & Great Depression, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 Attacks Europe: World War I, World War II