Europe in the 18th Century: Enlightenment, Revolution, and Absolutism
The European Landscape in the 18th Century
The 18th century, often called the Age of Enlightenment, was a period of significant change in Europe. Key aspects of this era include:
- The rise of scientific and experimental thought, challenging traditional dogmatism.
- A growing emphasis on individual freedom and human rights.
- The decline of absolutism as a political system.
- Significant economic and social changes driven by the Industrial Revolution.
- A widespread belief in the power of human reason to solve
The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression in the USA
The Roaring Twenties
The USA in the 1920s: Charleston, flappers, gangsters, Charlie Chaplin, and prosperity. Also known as “The Wild Times,” a period with few worries after winning the war.
Social change, cultural dynamism, changing attitudes, modernity, a break from traditions, and a revolution in social life characterized the era.
Changes in the Status of Women
The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
Movies
Made in Los Angeles, California, the film-making capital of the world.
Jazz
Originating
Read MoreUnderstanding the 1917 Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution of 1917
The Russian Revolution took place in 1917 when the peasants and working-class people of Russia revolted against the government of Tsar Nicholas II. They were led by Vladimir Lenin and a group of revolutionaries called the Bolsheviks. The new communist government created the country of the Soviet Union.
Life Before the Revolution
Before the revolution, Russia was ruled by a powerful monarch called the Tsar. The Tsar had total power in Russia. He commanded the army, owned
Read MoreFDR’s New Deal: Key Figures, Policies, and Impact
The New Deal: Key Figures, Policies, and Impact
The New Deal
Who: Franklin Roosevelt
What: An economic plan to restore the US economy, provide jobs, and secure banks.
When: 1933-1945
Where: USA
Why: It aimed to solve the Great Depression and unite the country, though some argue it created long-lasting problems. World War II ultimately helped unite the country.
Franklin Roosevelt
Who: President; master politician
What: He possessed the ability to convince people that he had everything under control and to
Read MoreMexican Presidents and Key Policies (1920-1970)
Adolfo de la Huerta (1920)
Amnesty for Francisco Villa
Álvaro Obregón (1920-1924)
- CGT, SEP, EMP, Land Reform
- Signed friendly, commerce, and Bucarelli agreements with the U.S.
- José León Toral, a fanatic, assassinated Obregón.
Plutarco Elías Calles (1924-1928)
- 1924: General direction of roads and irrigation
- 1925: Banco de México generates financial resources, favors agricultural activities.
- 1925: 130 factories, the plant industry consolidates.
- Created: Industrial Technical Institute, the National School
The Great War: Origins, Conflicts, and Consequences
World War I: Causes, Events, and Consequences
Timeline of Key Events:
- 1879: Austro-German Alliance
- 1882: Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy)
- 1904: Entente Cordiale
- 1907: Triple Entente (France, UK, and Russia)
- 1917: Russian Revolution
- 1919: Treaty of Versailles
- 1926: Locarno Pact
- 1928: Kellogg-Briand Pact
The Road to War
Since the Congress of Vienna, international relations had been governed by the attempt to achieve a balance between the European powers.
Initially, Bismarck’s diplomatic activity
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