Ap review

What is Modern World History?

The study of significant events, people, and developments from approximately the 18th century to the present day, globally.

What was the Industrial Revolution?

A transformative period marked by new manufacturing processes, urbanization, and significant social changes, beginning in the late 18th century.

What was the French Revolution?

A political and social upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799, which led to the end of the monarchy and the rise of republicanism.

What is Nationalism?

A concept emphasizing devotion and loyalty to one's own nation, often leading to movements for political unification and independence.

What was Imperialism?

The policy and practice of extending a nation's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

What was World War I?

A global conflict fought from 1914 to 1918, primarily in Europe, involving the Central Powers and the Allied Powers.

What was the Russian Revolution?

A series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, which dismantled the Tsarist autocracy and led to the rise of the Soviet Union.

What was the Interwar Period?

The period between the end of World War I in 1918 and the beginning of World War II in 1939, marked by economic depression and political instability.

What was World War II?

A global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving a vast majority of the world's countries, forming the Allies and the Axis.

What was the Cold War?

A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies from the mid-1940s until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

What is Decolonization?

The process by which colonies become independent from the colonizing nation, particularly during the mid-20th century.

What is Globalization?

The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through flows of goods, services, capital, information, and people.

What is the United Nations?

An international organization founded in 1945 after World War II to promote international cooperation and prevent another such conflict.

What is the European Union?

A political and economic alliance of European countries that promotes cooperation, trade, and integration.

What is the Information Age?

A period characterized by the rapid growth and spread of information technology, particularly the internet and mobile communications.

What are Human Rights?

Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, often considered universal and inalienable.

What is Climate Change?

A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional and global climates.

What is Terrorism?

The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

What is Economic Liberalization?

The removal or reduction of restrictions on the exchange of goods between countries.

What is Cultural Diffusion?

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

What is Urbanization?

The increasing number of people that migrate from rural to urban areas, resulting in the growth of urban areas.

What are Pandemics?

An outbreak of a disease