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Effects of the Industrial Revolution on society - -began in Great Britain in 18th century bringing coal and
steam powered machinery into widespread use
-Factories, society shifted to industrial outlook, electricity and internal combustion engines, W European
countries turned to colonialism, monopolies, increased world trade, and developing large urban centers,
led to a 2nd agricultural revolution
The 1st Phase of the Industrial Revolution (1750-1830) - textile industry experiences changes, mining
benefitted from the steam engine, transportation became easier
The 2nd phase of the industrial revolution (1830-1910) - industries further improved in efficiency, new
industries introduced as photography, various chemical processes, and electricity became more widely
available to produce new goods, or new and improved old goods, petroleum and hydroelectricity (major
source of power), spread into US and Japan
Political, Social, and Economic Side Effects of the Industrial Revolution - Political: widespread education,
wider franchise, and development of mass communication
Economical: conflicts arose between companies and their employees (fair treatment & fair wages),
unions, government regulation of industries increased but growing businesses fought for right to free
enterprise
Social: populations increased, cities became larger and more densely populated
Scientific advances led to more efficient agriculture, greater supply of goods, and increased knowledge
of medicine and sanitation
Cause and Progression of the Russian Revolution of 1905 - -In Russia (feudalistic), rule in the lands of
Czars
-Russo-Japan War (1904-1905)
-Czar Nicholas II signed October Manifest which established a constitutional monarchy and gave
legislature power to parliament
-He violated the manifesto shortly after
-This led to the Bolshevik Revolution
,Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 - The second stage of the Russian Revolution in November 1917 when
Vladimir Lenin and his Bolshevik party seized power and established a communist state. The first stage
had occurred the previous February when more moderate revolutionaries overthrew the Russian Czar.
Factors leading up: feudal system, harsh conditions, size of country led to food shortages, increased
harsh conditions, increased poverty, decrease supplies, and Czar's violation of the October Manifesto
Events of: workers strike of 1917, nobles, workers, and military joined new government systems
(soviets), overthrowing parliament they created a communist state in Russia, this led to the spread of
communism
Nationalism in the 18th and 19th centuries - A strong belief, identification with, allegiance to a particular
nation and people, patriotism, imperialism
- war was a major side effect, Africa divided among European countries for their raw materials, Asia
came under European control (besides China, Japan, Siam now Thailand), In US Manifest destiny leading
west expansion, Italy and Germany formed larger nations from a variety of smaller states
World War I - -Began in 1914
-fought by ALLIES: (Britain, France, Russia, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Serbia)
-U.S. joined the Allies, and Russia withdrew to pursue its own revolution.
Central powers: Austria-hungry, germany, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
-Ended 1918
***When the British ship, the Lusitania, was torpedoed in 1915 by a German submarine and many
Americans were killed, Wilson had already warned the Germans that the U.S. would enter the war if
Germany interfere with neutral ships at sea. Eventually, when it was proven that Germany was trying to
incite Mexico and Japan into attacking the U.S., Wilson declared war in 1917, even though America was
unprepared. Nonetheless, America quickly armed and transferred sufficient troops to Europe, bringing
the Allies to victory in 1918.
Communism - A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common,
actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.
Focus on public ownership and distribution of goods and services. Works toward revolution by drawing
on what it sees to be inevitable class antagonism, eventually overthrowing the upper classes and the
systems of capitalism
Socialism - A system in which society, usually in the form of the government, owns and controls the
means of production.
, Focuses on public ownership and distributions of goods and services, makes use of democratic
procedures, building not eh existing order
-after WWII, democratic socialism became more common
-later capitalism took a strong hold
-Most west world functions under mixed capitalism and socialism
The Anasazi (or Ancestral Pueblo People) - Lived in what is now southwest US
emerged in 1200 BC
Complex adobe dwellings and forerunners for later Pueblo Indian cultures
The Rise of the Nazi Party in Germany - -The Great Depression had a devastating effect on Germany's
economy
-unemployment increase and dissatisfaction with government increased
-led by Adolf Hitler, the fascist Nazi Party eventually gained power... numerous expansionist policies,
violating the peace treaties that had ended WWI
-his military build up and conquering of neighboring countries sparked the aggression that led to WWII
The Blitzkrieg or "lightning war" - -fast, surprise, and powerful attacks of Germany's foes
-the "Blitz" or aerial bombing in England in 1940... 1 of 57 cities in a row
-Battle of Britain of 1940, Luftwaffe (Germany's Air Force), eventually, Britain's Royal Air Force blocked
the Luftwaffe, ending Germany's hopes of conquering Britain
Battle of the Bulge (battle in the Ardennes) (Dec. 16 1944-Jan 25 1945) - -Following D-day invasion Hitler
launched a counter offensive, attempting to retake Antwerp, an important port
-largest land battle on the war's Western Front
-allies brought the advance to a halt
-the losses proved crippling to the German army
The Holocaust - -millions of Jews, as well Gypsies, homosexuals, communists, catholics, and the mentally
ill were named criminals and sent to concentration camps
- at least 6 million were slaughtered in death camps such as Auschwitz
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