history

Industrial Revolution

A period starting in the late 1700s in Britain marked by a shift from agriculture to industry and the rise of factories and mass production.

Urbanization

The process where people move from rural areas to cities for jobs, often resulting from industrial growth.

Militarism

The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war, contributing to the tensions that led to World War 1.

Alliances

Agreements between nations to defend each other, which escalated conflicts into World War 1.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force, contributing to rivalries leading to World War 1.

Nationalism

A sense of pride and devotion to one's nation, which contributed to internal conflicts and tensions leading up to World War 1.

Olaudah Equiano

An African writer and abolitionist whose autobiography provided insight into the horrors of slavery and influenced the abolitionist movement.

Transatlantic Slave Trade

A historical trade system that forcibly transported millions of Africans to the Americas to work as slaves from the 15th to the 19th century.

Middle Passage

The brutal journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean, characterized by inhumane conditions and high death tolls.

Triangular Slave Trade

A three-leg trade system between Europe, Africa, and the Americas involving the exchange of goods and enslaved people.

Abolition Movements

Campaigns aimed at ending the slave trade and slavery itself, leading to legislative changes in the 19th century.

Gallipoli Campaign

A military campaign in World War 1 where ANZAC troops attempted to take control of the Dardanelles, facing harsh conditions and setbacks.

Working Class

A social class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution, characterized by factory workers facing poor working conditions.

Child Labor

The employment of children in factories; common during the Industrial Revolution, leading to later reforms.

Coal and Iron Resources

Abundant natural resources in Britain that fueled the Industrial Revolution.