1. Revolutions 1350 – 1900

2. What is a “revolution”?  A radical or drastic change, specifically focusing on society, technology or individuals.  Revolutions take the shape of many forms, such as events, thoughts, beliefs, processes, images, ideas and transformations…  Revolutions, or changes, happen frequently to adapt with the new times or just out of necessity.

4. Format for your “Revolution” notes…  Name of “revolution”  When?  Where?  Why?  Lasting impact?  Interesting aspects?

5. Revolutions 1350 – 1900 Renaissance (1350 – 1600) Commercial Revolution (1400 – 1550) English Civil War (1640 – 1660) Enlightenment (1700’s) American Revolution (1763 – 1783) French Revolution (1789) Napoleon Bonaparte (1799 – 1815) Industrial Revolution (1800’s) Latin American Revolutions (1800’s) Imperialism (1870 – 1900)

6. Renaissance

7.  When? 1350 – 1600  Where? Europe (origins in Italy)  Why? Encouraged new ideas and a better lifestyle

8.  Lasting impact? Basis for modern world art, literature, science, religion and exploration  Interesting aspects? Printing press, new discoveries and influences in Americas (P/S/F/E/N)

9. Arts and Architecture

10. Who were the greatest talents of the Renaissance?

12. Famous artists of the Renaissance… LEONARDO Leonardo da Vinci 1452 - 1519 Sculptor Artist Inventor Engineer Military designer Scientist Surgeon Dreamer! Doer! Carpe diem! …the true Renaissance man!

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17. DONATELLO Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi 1386 - 1466 Sculptor of “life-size” subjects Influences based on Greek and Roman classical images and designs

19. RAPHEAL Rapheal Sanzio 1483 - 1520 Painter Combined Christian and Classical images

22. MICHELANGELO Michelangelo Buonarroti 1475 – 1564 Sculptor Painter

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26. ”Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.” Leonardo ”I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” Michelangelo

27. Literature

28. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Greatest literary figure Dramas, comedies, tragedies Entertainment and enlightenment of society

29. Reformation

30. MARTIN LUTHER Creation of Protestant Churches Challenged status quo of church traditions and behavior Simple messages of the Bible

31. Scientific Discovery

32. SIR ISAAC NEWTON Scientific discovery and knowledge using the scientific method Inquiry into the unknown and known to further understanding of the world at large

33. Discovery

34. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS Explorations and discoveries sparked and created an international (global) mentality His curiosity led to exploration, discovery, colonization assimilation and destruction

36. Commercial Revolution

37. When? 1400 – 1500 Where? Europe (Origins in the Netherlands) Why? Nations needed money; Dutch and Jews become money-lenders

38. Lasting impact? Modern-day banking; money lending procedures Interesting aspects? Dutch/Jewish stereotype; greed; prejudice

39. “…money makes the world go ‘round!”

40. English Civil War

41. When? 1640 – 1660 Where? England Why? Monarchy neglects the common people; revolt

42. Lasting impact? Hatred for the monarchy; development of democracy Interesting aspects? Oliver Cromwell; “People’s Army and Government”

43. Enlightenment

44. When? 1700’s Where? Europe (origins in Paris, France) Why? Use “reason” to understand the truth; optimism always creates progress in society

45. Lasting impact? Montesquieu – 3 branches of government; checks and balances Voltaire – freedom of speech Rousseau – majority rule; “natural man” Interesting aspects? Philosophies; “salons”; encyclopedia

46. American Revolution

47. When? 1763 – 1783 Where? British Colonial America (13 Colonies) Why? To gain fair representation in society; eventual independence, “stubborn parent, rebellious teenager”

48. Lasting impact? USA; new democratic nation Interesting aspects? 1 st successful revolution in all of world history to form a new nation

50. French Revolution

51. When? 1789 Where? Paris, France Why? Enlightenment encourages political and social upheavels; exploitation of 3 rd Estate; inevitable violence

52. Lasting impact? Oppression of the poor leads to complete reforms in society Interesting aspects? 1 st Estate – church 2 nd Estate – monarchy 3 rd Estate - poor

53. “…the incident at the Bastille…”

54. Napoleon Bonaparte

55. When? 1799 – 1815 Where? France Why? French domination of Europe

56. Lasting impact? European nations unite against a common foe; “balance of power”; Congress of Vienna Interesting aspects? 1 st dictator and emperor of France; foundation for future dictatorship

57. Latin American Revolutions

58. When? 1800’s Where? Central and South America Why? Independence; freedom; new rights in society to make opportunity equal

59. Lasting impact? New Latin American nations Interesting aspects? Latin American nations followed the lead of the American Revolution

60. Industrial Revolution

61. When? 1800’s Where? Worldwide Why? Advances in technology; inventions and innovations

62. Lasting impact? Factory production; new production methods; improved living conditions; monopolies; reform movements Interesting aspects? Science; medicine; population; education; culture

64. Imperialism

65. When? 1870 – 1900 Where? Worldwide Why? Empire building; “colonialism”

66. Lasting impact? World leaders emerge – USA, England, Japan and Germany Interesting aspects? Lead to eventual “superpowers” of the 20 th Century and beyond

67. Revolutions 1350 – 1900