world history

why is there a 20 to 50 year age gap between and history event and a history book

it takes time to gather information for information to be shared released by the government and for historians to study about it and write about it

Why is there a 20 to 50 year age gap between a history event and a history book?

It takes time to gather information, for the government to release records, and for historians to study and write about the events.

Separation of power

Montesquieu

Freedom of speech and religion

Voltaire

Rights to life, liberty, and property

John Locke

Criminal Justice Reform

Beccaria

Gender equality and education

Mary Wollstonecraft

What is nationalism?

A loyalty to one's nation and the belief that it should be independent and united.

Which example best shows cultural nationalism?

The Brothers Grimm collecting German folktales.

Goals of labor unions

• Factory safety codes (e.g., fire escapes, unlocked doors)

• Child labor reforms

• Higher pay and fewer hours

• Safer general working conditions

Abolition

The movement focused on ending slavery.

What role did the war play in German unification?

Wars helped define borders and unite the various German states.

How did Napoleon's conquests help spread nationalism in Europe?

Napoleon promoted ideas about citizenship; conquered people then used those same ideas to fight for independence from France.

Greek Nationalist Identity

• Interactions: Greek figures were often depicted as various and dominant over the Ottomans.

• Culture: Identity was emphasized through language, tradition, dress, and appearance.

• Issues: Discrimination occurred against those who did not speak Greek or look Greek.