1750-1914

THE MODERN ERATHE LONG 19 T H CENTURY

THE INDUSTRIAL ERA

1750-1914

What were the major changes/developments

from 1750 – 1914?

1750-1914Major Developments

Industrial Revolution leads to … Urbanization, rise of the West, imperialism, class changes,

changes to family and workNew Imperialism (in Africa and Asia)Nationalism, nation-states, political reformClass Changes: Old Aristocracies to New ElitesEnd of Atlantic Slave TradeNew Birthrate PatternsPolitical Revolutions (U.S., France, Latin

America, Haiti, Mexico)Democracy and its limits: reform, women,

racism, Social Darwinism

What were some of the major continuities from 1750-1914?

Continuities 1750-1914

• Traditional shops and outdoor markets continued in spite of industrialization

• Inequality among genders continued. • Although slavery ended, social and institutional

racism continued.• The Catholic Church remained very important in

places like Latin America.• Although Latin American colonies gained their

independence, their economies remained the same: based on cash crops and dependant on Europe.

• The Social Structure in Latin America remained the same.

What were the major global processes from 1750-1914?

Global Processes 1750-1914

Industrial Revolution leads to Imperialism in Africa and Asia

Rise of Napoleon (Napoleonic Wars) leads to increase in nationalism and Latin American Revolutions

What were the major civilizations from 1750 –

1914?

1750-1914Major Civilizations

Europe: Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Russia, Prussia (unified into Germany), Italy unified

East Asia: Qing Dynasty, Republic in 1911South Asia: Mughal Empire, Colonized by

BritishMiddle East: Ottoman Empire (weak)North America: The U.S.Latin America: 1820s Colonies Gain

Independence (Ex. Brazil, Mexico, Gran Colombia)

Africa: Colonized by various European powers

Must-Know Dates 1750-1914

1763

1763

End of French and Indian War (aka 7 Years War)

1776

1776

American Revolution BeginsAdam Smith writes “The Wealth of Nations”

1789

1789

French Revolution Begins

1804

1804

Haiti wins Independence

1815

1815

Congress of Vienna

1820s

1820s

Latin American Revolutions and Independence movements

1839

1839

1st Opium War

1848

1848

European RevolutionsKarl Marx and Fredriech Engles write “The

Communist Manifesto”

1853

1853

Commodore Matthew Perry opens Japan to trade with the West

1857

1857

Sepoy Mutiny

1861

1861

End of Russian SerfdomUnification of ItalyCivil War begins in the U.S.

1863

1863

Emancipation Proclamation in the U.S.

1871

1871

German Unification

1885

1885

Berlin Conference – division of Africa

1898

1898

Spanish American WarU.S. acquires Philippines, Cuba, Guam

& Puerto Rico

1899

1899

Boer War – British gain control of South Africa

1905

1905

Russo-Japanese War

1910

1910

Mexican Revolution

1911

1911

Chinese Revolution

END OF FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (AKA 7 YEARS WAR)

END OF FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (AKA 7 YEARS WAR)

1763

American Revolution BeginsAdam Smith writes “The Wealth of Nations”

AMERICAN REVOLUTION BEGINSADAM SMITH WRITES “THE WEALTH OF

NATIONS”

1776

French Revolution Begins

FRENCH REVOLUTION BEGINS

1789

Haiti wins Independence

HAITI WINS INDEPENDENCE

1804

Congress of Vienna

CONGRESS OF VIENNA

1815

Latin American Revolutions and Independence movements

LATIN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONS AND INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS

1820s

1st Opium War

1 S T OPIUM WAR

1839

European RevolutionsKarl Marx and Fredriech Engles write “The

Communist Manifesto”

•EUROPEAN REVOLUTIONS•KARL MARX AND FREDRIECH ENGLES WRITE “THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO”

1848

Commodore Matthew Perry opens Japan to trade with the West

COMMODORE MATTHEW PERRY OPENS JAPAN TO TRADE WITH THE WEST

1853

Sepoy Mutiny

SEPOY MUTINY

1857

•END OF RUSSIAN SERFDOM•UNIFICATION OF ITALY

•CIVIL WAR BEGINS IN THE U.S.

1861

End of Russian SerfdomUnification of ItalyCivil War begins in the U.S.

Emancipation Proclamation in the U.S.

EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION IN THE U.S.

1863

German Unification

GERMAN UNIFICATION

1871

Berlin Conference – division of Africa

BERLIN CONFERENCE – DIVISION OF AFRICA

1885

Spanish American WarU.S. acquires Philippines, Cuba, Guam &

Puerto Rico

SPANISH AMERICAN WARU.S. ACQUIRES PHILIPPINES, CUBA, GUAM &

PUERTO RICO

1898

Boer War – British gain control of South Africa

BOER WAR – BRITISH GAIN CONTROL OF SOUTH AFRICA

1899

Russo-Japanese War

RUSSO -JAPANESE WAR

1905

Mexican Revolution

MEXICAN REVOLUTION

1910

Chinese Revolution

CHINESE REVOLUTION

1911