Summary
Highlights
Key political revolutions include the American, French, Haitian, and various Latin American Revolutions. These were influenced by Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights, social contracts, and the belief that people should hold power, resisting oppressive governments. Nationalism also played a crucial role in driving change during this era.
The Industrial Revolution started and spread across Europe, transforming the production of goods. Instead of artisans crafting items by hand, machines and factories began mass-producing goods. This led to increased wealth and power for industrial nations and fundamentally altered social structures and labor patterns.
This unit covers the period from 1750 to 1900, a time characterized by significant revolutions.