1. In what way did conditions in the South change or stay the same after the Civil War? Consider the economic, political, and social conditions of the South during Reconstruction? Also, consider how the position of African Americans in the South changed or stayed the same during this period. The South before the Civil War was an open land, with an economy based around the top down agricultural industry. During the pre-war era, the south had been at the mercy of socio-political and economic legislation…
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In what ways has the idea of a ‘European industrial revolution’ been challenged? The term ‘Industrial Revolution’ was first coined by Arnold Toynbee, an English historian, in 1884 within his book Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England. In this, he examines the social and cultural changes that took place in England thanks to developments and modernisation of the methods of production, and technological changes that facilitated the new market (such as railways) in the 18th and 19th centuries…
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Sociology & Family Theorizing and Researching 1. Structural Theories a) Materialism & Conflict theory Marx & Engles -changes in family lives reflect material change (ex, the mode of production, industrialization) macro-micro focus -power differences characterize society at all levels (ex, capitalism creates: exploitation of men in the workforce; oppression of women b) Political Economy -assumes the power of the one class over another (social control), capitalist relations of production -a more concentrated…
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Method of increasing production in Lowell mills. Erie Canal Canal that linked the Great Lakes and the Hudson River. Raised prices of land around it and contributed to development of an Industrial America. GUIDED READING QUESTIONS: The Westward Movement Know: "Self-Reliance" 1. What were settlers of the frontier like? Throughout the 1800’s, America experienced a restless period of time in which many desired to travel west in search of new found success. As late as 1850, most of the Americans…
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rapidly More people living in Chines cities than anywhere else in the world at the time (contemporaneous) Footbinding Popular among upper class during Song Physical manifestation (symbol) of statues of women in China Confined to the home What were samurai, what was their impact on Japan? Samurai= military nobility (Japanese equivalent of a knight) Rise of samurai reduced Japanese peasants to serf status (bound to their bushi’s land enforced by samurai) How did rise of Daimyos affect Japan Warfare…
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How and why did European imperialism develop after 1850? This essay will discuss the factors that contributed to the development of imperialism after 1850. This will be analysing through the economics, political and religious motives. It will also explore the restrictions on the colonised regions. Additionally, the idea of racial supremacy will be discussed. Lastly, the conclusion will summarise the illustrated arguments. Imperialism refers to an era of colonialism expansion that was adopted in…
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ideas of liberalism and nationalism across Europe. These ideas took root and gave rise to several outbreaks of revolution in the 1820's, 1830's, and 1840's, the most severe being the revolutions of 1848. Although most of these revolutions failed, they continued the spread of liberal & nationalist ideas and also gave reformers a more realistic appreciation of what it would take to achieve their goals. The revolutions of 1848 especially influenced the peoples of Eastern Europe under Hapsburg and…
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Humanities Baroque 17th Century (1600’s) Art Characteristics Flamboyant nature Dramatic nature Strong colors Scale is large Religious nature Lavish Louis XIV Chiaroscuro (huge contrast between light and dark) Artists &Architects and their Art& Architecture (Look up the art/architecture on mypisd.net) Caravaggio The Calling of Saint Matthew The Cardsharps Bernini St. Theresa in Ecstasy St. Peter’s Colonnade Gentileschi Judith and Holofernes Valazquez Las Meninas El…
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Modern Global Studies 21 – Midterm Study Guide Enlightenment Characteristics of Enlightened Thought No longer subject to Church and its ideas (ex. buying/selling indulgences) Not being fed explanations – Empiricism – Using science to challenge Church ideas Reason & individualism – Questioning Church Public education – “Enlightened” with truth Belief in progress More secular outlook Importance of individual Philosophes John Locke – Reasonable beings able to self-govern (democracy) All…
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agriculture to more complex civilizations proceeded at vastly different paces in different parts of the world. A) Explain why the pace of development on the Eurasian landmass was so much more rapid than in Africa and the Americas. (I’ll ask for specifics on what she’s looking for here) B) Describe and explain Australian development before European settlement. Diamond’s Geography Lesson; figure 1 A. The Role of Geography Eurasia Europe Agriculture began in the Fertile Crescent and exploded into North Africa…
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