Summary
Highlights
AP World History Unit 6 covers the period from 1750 to 1900, with a primary focus on the significant effects of industrialization.
The major outcome of industrialization was the second wave of imperialism. This expansion was driven by factors such as social Darwinism, the civilizing mission, and a growing demand for raw materials to fuel industrial production.
The primary imperial powers during this era were European states, the United States, and Japan. This period saw a significant shift in the global balance of power towards these imperial nations.
The effects of this imperialism included widespread anti-colonial movements and a substantial increase in global migration. People often moved from economically struggling regions to industrial centers in search of work, sometimes voluntarily and sometimes not.