This document provides an overview of several major historical periods and events:
- The Renaissance from 1350-1550 marked a rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman ideas, art, culture, and philosophy in Europe.
- In response to crises in the 17th century, many leaders adopted absolutism as a political philosophy to seek more power to deal with problems facing their states.
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 1700s and spread to other countries, significantly impacting economics, politics, and society through technological advances like railroads.
- World War I was a global military conflict from 1914-1918 that began as a local European war and transformed into a general struggle involving over 30 nations.
3. The Renaissance
– Renaissance is a French term
which means “rebirth” or “revival”
– In European history, it is roughly a 200
year period from 1350 and 1550
– The Renaissance marked a
rediscovery of ancient Greek and
Roman ideas, art, culture and
philosophy
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5. Absolutism
Many people responded to
the crises of the seventeenth
century by searching for
order – will turn to absolutism
In dealing with the
political, religious, economic,
and climatic problems of the
day the leaders of state
sought more power to deal
with problems.
The response was a new
political philosophy that had
been in the works for a
millennium=Absolutism
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9. The Industrial Revolution,
1700–1900
The Industrial Revolution
begins in Britain, spreads to
other countries, and has a
strong impact on economics,
politics, and society.
Rail locomotives began connecting
U.S. cities in the 1840s, enabling
transport of goods between factories,
cities, and ports.
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11. World War I
World War I (WWI) was a military conflict, from
1914 to 1918
Began as a local European war between AustriaHungary and Serbia on July 28, 1914
Transformed into a general European struggle by
declaration of war against Russia on August 1, 1914
Eventually became a global war involving 32 nations
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13. World War II
In terms of lives lost and material
destruction, was the most devastating war in
human history.
Began in 1939 as a European conflict
between Germany and a England/France
Widened to include most of the nations of the
world.
Ended in 1945, with the U.S. and Soviet
Union emerging as major world powers