1. Modern and Postmodern 1901-Now

2. Scafolding Make a list about everything you know about the 20 th century. ◦War ◦Disease ◦Technology ◦Exploration ◦Invasion ◦Health ◦Life ◦People in general

3. The 20 th Century The world was growing smaller as communication and transportation increased. Technology was making life easier. WWI WWII Changes are happening fast and furious.

4. The Edwardians (1901-1910) Kept the rules of the Victorian society Named for the King, Edward VII Couldn’t last because of the changes ◦Women wanted the right to vote ◦Widespread use of electricity ◦Protest By the time George V was crowned the 19 th century was just a thought

5. The Great Wars WWI – (1914-1918) ◦8.5 million soldiers died ◦Poison gas ◦Trench Warfare ◦Massive artillery attacks Between the Wars ◦“the lost generation” ◦British women got the right to vote in 1918 ◦Peace stopped with Hitler WWII – (1941-1949) ◦35-60 million soldiers died ◦Atomic Bombs ◦Air fights ◦Holocaust

6. Loss of an Empire Ireland won independence from Britain ◦26 of the 32 counties Asia and Africa were challenging British rule ◦Tired of colonial rule ◦Began to rebel The “iron curtain” fell ◦Eastern Europe separated from Western Europe

7. The big comeback The Beatles Simon Cowell Princess Dianna Margaret Thatcher Modern fashions Multicultural The world tries steadily to conform Microsoft office clipart