Forces of History World History

Modernization What is one thing that has changed a great deal in your lifetime that has made things better? Worse? What is one thing that has changed a great deal in your lifetime that has made things better? Worse? Modernization has divided human history in most historian’s minds Modernization has divided human history in most historian’s minds Modernization is the process where society changes into the form we recognize today, this process includes several steps Modernization is the process where society changes into the form we recognize today, this process includes several steps Industrialization Industrialization Urbanization Urbanization Reliance on technology Reliance on technology Formal employment Formal employment Working for wages Working for wages Secularism Secularism Governmental changes Governmental changes

Imperialism Have you ever wanted to have influence beyond your life? In what way? Have you ever wanted to have influence beyond your life? In what way? Have you felt yourself influenced by others? Have you felt yourself influenced by others? Imperialism is the belief that one nation and/or people should dominate other groups outside of their nationality. Imperialism is the belief that one nation and/or people should dominate other groups outside of their nationality. Persia Persia Greece Greece Rome Rome China China Not all empires are military Not all empires are military U.S. trade power U.S. trade power

Reform Think of something that you feel really needs changed for the benefit of a large group of people, within the school or without. Think of something that you feel really needs changed for the benefit of a large group of people, within the school or without. Over time as security and life are stable, people begin to seek greater changes. Over time as security and life are stable, people begin to seek greater changes. More stability = more change. More stability = more change. Reform is the process of changing old systems into new systems to better the quality of life of certain groups. Reform is the process of changing old systems into new systems to better the quality of life of certain groups.

Intellectualism What is one topic you feel you would like to know more information about, a topic that really piques your curiosity? What would you be willing to do to gain that knowledge? What is one topic you feel you would like to know more information about, a topic that really piques your curiosity? What would you be willing to do to gain that knowledge? As life became more stable society began to accept it the idea of thinking deeply, and encouraged individuals to do so for the betterment of society. As life became more stable society began to accept it the idea of thinking deeply, and encouraged individuals to do so for the betterment of society. Intellectualism is the process of embracing learning and viewing humanity’s ability to reason and logic as the way to achieve the best form of society. Intellectualism is the process of embracing learning and viewing humanity’s ability to reason and logic as the way to achieve the best form of society.

Militarism What in American Society do you think encourages or promotes violence/violent ideas? Please try not to pass judgement, be objective. What in American Society do you think encourages or promotes violence/violent ideas? Please try not to pass judgement, be objective. War and violence have always been present in human history, but they have not always been promoted or honored however. War and violence have always been present in human history, but they have not always been promoted or honored however. Militarism is the belief that war and physical prowess are signs of status and power. The more powerful your military the better your country is. Militarism is the belief that war and physical prowess are signs of status and power. The more powerful your military the better your country is.

Cultural Diffusion I want you to think of the following items, focusing on how you heard about them I want you to think of the following items, focusing on how you heard about them Bands you listen to Bands you listen to TV shows you watch TV shows you watch Movies you have seen, especially rentals Movies you have seen, especially rentals When societies have contact there is an exchange of ideas. When societies have contact there is an exchange of ideas. Sometimes the ideas, beliefs, and/or customs of one people will replace those they are in contact with. Sometimes the ideas, beliefs, and/or customs of one people will replace those they are in contact with. Cultural Diffusion is the spread of beliefs, norms, theories, religion, and cultural practices to different parts of the world. The two most common ways this information is spread is through trade and war. Cultural Diffusion is the spread of beliefs, norms, theories, religion, and cultural practices to different parts of the world. The two most common ways this information is spread is through trade and war.

Democratization Think of one area within a school where if students were involved in the decision making process academic achievement would increase. Think of one area within a school where if students were involved in the decision making process academic achievement would increase. Over the ages power has shifted from being in the hands of individuals to larger and larger groups of people. Over the ages power has shifted from being in the hands of individuals to larger and larger groups of people. Some time periods or groups of people seemed far ahead of their times. Some time periods or groups of people seemed far ahead of their times. Democratization is the process of breaking down the power of individual leaders (kings, emperors, etc.) and giving it to the masses. Democratization is the process of breaking down the power of individual leaders (kings, emperors, etc.) and giving it to the masses.

Urbanization What are advantages of living in the city? Disadvantages? What are advantages of living in the city? Disadvantages? Does this mean that people in cities live different lives than people in Hinton? Does this mean that people in cities live different lives than people in Hinton? Desire for comfort, access to information, and especially goods has drawn people to cities over time. Desire for comfort, access to information, and especially goods has drawn people to cities over time. Urbanization is the process of increased importance and influence of cities and other urban areas. Urbanization is the process of increased importance and influence of cities and other urban areas. Urbanization also allows for ease of government. Urbanization also allows for ease of government.