COURSE OVERVIEW
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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
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
Prussian Family Crest
Rail locomotives began connecting
U.S. cities in the 1840s, enabling
transport of goods between factories,
cities, and ports.
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.
World War I
World War I (WWI) was a military conflict, from
1914 to 1918
Began as a local European war between Austria-
Hungary 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
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