Colonialism & World War I: Causes, Consequences & Global Impact
Colonialism (Second Half of the 19th Century)
Major Players
The most important colonial powers during this period were Portugal, Germany (Deutschland), Great Britain, and Spain. As the 19th century progressed, Europe, the USA, and Japan emerged as dominant forces. Within Europe, the main players were Great Britain, Germany, France, Belgium, and Holland.
Causes of Colonial Expansion
- Demographic Growth: Population increases led to emigration to colonies.
- Revolution in Maritime Transport: The steam ship
The Rise and Fall of the Mayan Civilization: A Journey Through History
1. The Mayas: A Legacy of Innovation
The Mayas were among the most advanced ancient American civilizations, renowned for their achievements in astronomy, architecture, mathematics, painting, and sculpture. Despite lacking metal, water supply, and communication facilities, they thrived in the Yucatan Peninsula, constructing impressive ceremonial centers during the Classic period (250-900 CE). However, their lowland culture experienced a decline after 800 CE, marked by the cessation of building activities
Read MoreThe Rise and Fall of Reconstruction and America’s Path to Global Power
Reconstruction After the Civil War
I. Reconstruction
A. The South was demoralized and economically devastated after the Civil War, while the North thrived.
B. Following the 13th Amendment, the South enacted Black Codes to restrict the rights of newly freed African Americans.
C. Congress established the Freedman’s Bureau to aid freedpeople and white refugees.
D. President Andrew Johnson, a Southern Democrat, hindered Reconstruction efforts due to his Southern viewpoints.
E. Republicans aimed for a controlled
Read MoreKey Historical Figures and Events of the 20th Century
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A. Philip Randolph
President and founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
Adolph Hitler
Fascist leader of Germany
Affirmative Action
Required employers and educational institutions to give special consideration to women, African Americans, and other minority groups, even though these people were not necessarily better qualified.
Alliance for Progress
Offered economic and technical assistance to Latin American countries
American Indian Movement
Often militant Native American rights organization
Appeasement
Giving
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Content Areas
I. Big Business/Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution/Assembly Lines
Carnegie v. Rockefeller v. J.P. Morgan
1. Carnegie:
Growing up, he worked in bad conditions and for really low wages. Later, Carnegie created a huge steel business. Later in his life, Carnegie sold his steel company and gave 80% of his fortune away to educational, cultural, and scientific foundations. He gave away about 350 million dollars to 2500 public libraries, universities, and other foundations. Furthermore,
Read MoreThe Cold War and Decolonization: A Global History
1. The Cold War
1.1. What was the Cold War?
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies, the Western Bloc and the Eastern Bloc, which lasted from 1946 to 1989. During these years, each superpower aimed to expand its influence while limiting the influence of the other, all while avoiding direct military confrontation that could escalate to nuclear war.
1.2. Origins of the Cold War (1946-1948)
Following World War II, disagreements
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