Modern World History: Final Exam Review

Revolutions, Nationalism and Unification

Refer to significant social and political movements in the 19th and early 20th centuries that aimed to establish national identity and unify fragmented states, often through popular uprisings and the assertion of national sovereignty.

The Industrial Revolution/ Government and economic structures

that transformed manufacturing processes, leading to urbanization, the rise of industrial economies, and changes in labor practices.

The age of Imperialism

A period characterized by the expansion of European powers and territories through colonization and the establishment of empires, influencing global trade and politics.

World war 1

A global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, involving major world powers and characterized by trench warfare, new military technologies, and significant geopolitical changes.

The interwar Period

The time between World War I and World War II, marked by economic turmoil, political instability, and the rise of totalitarian regimes.

World war 2

A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations, marked by widespread destruction, the Holocaust, and the use of atomic bombs.

The Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, lasting from the end of World War II in 1945 until 1991, characterized by political rivalry, military build-up, and proxy wars.

Hilter

The leader of Nazi Germany who initiated World War II and orchestrated the Holocaust.

Geography

The study of Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

Analytical

thinking is a process of evaluating information, drawing conclusions, and making decisions based on data analysis and critical reasoning.