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World War I
Description: World War I was a global conflict primarily centered in Europe, involving many of the world's great powers. Global Impact: The war reshaped national
boundaries, led to the downfall of empires
(Austro-Hungarian. Ottoman, Russian, and
German), and set the stage for World War II
it also influenced global politics, economics, and introduced new war face technologies and strategies. Aspect: Global Conflicts -
Russian Revolution
Description: The Russian Revolution was composed of two distinct revolutions that collectively dismantled the Tsarist autocracy and established the Soviet Union. Global Impact: The revolution had a transformational impact on global politics as it inspired communist movements around the globe, leading to the foundation of the Soviet Union, which became an essential world superpower that played an influential factor in global affairs for much of the 20th century. Aspect: Political -
World War II
Description: World War II was a global crisis, pitting the Allied powers against the axis powers. It all began when Germany invade Poland that involved almost every country in the world including Philippines. Global Impact: Its impact transcended national boundaries. It left a profound and lasting imprint on nations across the globe. The war brought immense destruction, loss of life, and displacement of populations. It reshaped political, economic, and social landscapes. Aspect: Global -
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Civil Rights Movement in the Philippines
Description: In the 1960s and early 1970s, student protest movements in the Philippines were mobilized by organizations like the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP). This wave of student activism pushed for social change. Global Impact: The activism and social unrest sparked by students during the First Quarter Storm in the Philippines had an undeniable global effect by showing how youth movements can challenge authoritarian regimes. Aspect: Cultural -
Arab Oil Embargo (Oil Crisis & Stagflation)
Description: During the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) imposed an embargo against the United States. The embargo both forbid petroleum exports to the target nations and put cuts in oil production. Global Impact: The 1973 Arab oil embargo caused economic disruption with the increasing oil prices and supplies, that leads to inflation and economic slowdowns. Aspect: Economic -
The Rise of the Internet
Description: The 1990s marked the emergence internet's mainstream adoption. After the World Wide Web was launched in 1991 by Tim Berners-Lee, the internet spread quickly beyond academic and governmental use. Global Impact: The internet transformed global communication, commerce, education, and entertainment. It linked individuals around the globe, facilitated new industries, and revolutionized economies. Aspect: Technological -
Kyoto Protocol
Description: The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It set legally binding targets for industrialized nations. Global Impact: The Protocol marked a significant step in global efforts to fight climate change, setting a precedent for international cooperation on environmental issues. It raised awareness about the need for sustainable practices and policies worldwide. Aspect: Environmental -
Paris Climate Agreement
Description: The Paris Agreement is an international treaty that legally unites its signatories to combat climate change. The aim of this is to limit the temperature increase to 1.5⁰C above pre-industrial levels. Global Impact: The agreement fosters international liaison, which allows countries to collaborate on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This contributes to a more sustainable environment. It hastened the transition to renewable energy sources. Aspect: Environmental -
Release of GPT-3 by OpenAI
Description: OpenAI launched GPT-3, one of the most advanced AI language models. It demonstrated the ability to generate human-like text, answer questions, write essays, and more. Global Impact: GPT-3’s release highlighted AI’s potential in communication, education, and business. It has a major global impact by enabling natural human-AI interaction. It has increased the accessibility to advanced AI tools worldwide. Aspect: Technological