Lecture Notes Review: AP World History

Assignments and Quizzes

  • Discussion on the outline for Chapter 23 to help review complicated topics like the American Revolution, French Revolution, and Industrial Revolution.

Review of Previous Material

  • Recap of the French Revolution:

    • Structure of estates leading to significant social upheavals:

    • First Estate: Clergy.

    • Second Estate: Nobility.

    • Third Estate: Common people, responsible for paying all taxes.

    • Significance of the Estates-General meeting; emergence of the National Assembly.

    • Events following the formation of the National Assembly, including the Storming of the Bastille and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

    • The Reign of Terror, led by Maximilien Robespierre, and its impact on society, particularly the execution of key figures like King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Key Historical Figures and Concepts

  • Emphasis on notable individuals and concepts:

    • Maximilien Robespierre: Leader of the Reign of Terror.

    • Napoleon Bonaparte: Considered a controversial ruler.

    • Discussion of the implications of dictatorship—whether a dictator can be beneficial or harmful, depending on their decisions.

The Role of Nationalism

  • Discussion around nationalism as a critical consequence of Napoleon's expansionist policies.

  • How Napoleon's invasions contributed to a stronger sense of national identity across Europe.

Industrial Revolution Overview

  • Industrial Revolution information:

    • Began in Britain; focused on the transition from manual labor to machine production.

    • Urbanization as a consequence; movement of populations from rural areas to cities.

  • Conditions workers faced:

    • Long hours, dangerous conditions, and low wages.

  • Mention of early child labor practices and lack of job security.

Social and Economic Impacts

  • Increased disease and unhealthy living/working conditions due to rapid urbanization.

  • Discussion surrounding wage disparity and economic stability.

Future Topics

  • Preparation for the subsequent materials to be discussed relating to the Industrial Revolution and the characteristics of changes it brought to society.