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The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a period of significant economic, technological and social change that began in Great Britain in the 18th century. Key figures included inventors like James Watt and Eli Whitney. The revolution was driven by technological innovations, tha availability of capital and the growth of trade. It allowed massive production, more efficiency and reduced costs. This movement led to urbanization, the growth of factories and the development of new social classes. -
The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was an intellectual and philosophical movement that emerged in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. Key figures included philosophers like Locke, Voltaire, Kant and Rousseau. The Enlighment was driven by a desire to apply reason and scientific methods to understand the world and improce society. The Enlighment built the base of modern democracy, human rights and scientific progress. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution was a colonial revolt that led to the formation of the USA. It was a war between the thirteen colonies and Great Britain. Key figures included George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. The revolution was started by colonial resentment of British taxation policies and a desire of self governance. Finally this revolution resulted in the creation of the United States as an independent nation and inspired other independence movements around the world. -
Haitian Revolution
Haitian Revolution was a slave revolt in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, leading to the abolition of slavery and the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black nation in the world. Ledders who were involved were Louverture and Boukman Dutty. This revolution started because of the brutal conditions of slavery in Haitiand the French Revolution's ideas of liberty. This revolution resulted in the abolition of slavery in Haiti and the stablishment of an independent nation. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of radical social and political disturbance in France. Key figures included Robespierre, Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI and Napoleon. The revolution started was driven by widespread discontent with the monarchy, economy and ideas of liberty, equality and stablish. This revolution led to the end of the monarchy in France, the establishment of the First Republic and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. -
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was a meeting of European powers to reorganize Europe after the Napoleonic wars. Key figures included Prince Metternich, Lord Castlereagh and Tsar Alexander I. This event was created by a desire of establishing a balance of power and restore monarchies. This act brought consequences like the redrawing of the European map and establishment of the Concert of Europe. -
End of Slavery in the British Empire
The End of Slavery in the British Empire as the name says was the abolition os slavery in the British empire in the year 1833. Key figures included William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson. This abolition started because the abolitionist movement and changing public opinion. This act brought freedom for eslaved people in the British Empire and inspiration for abolitionist movements everywhere. -
Revolutions of 1848 (Europe)
The Revolution of 1848 was a wave of revolutions across Europe because of demands for democracy, nationalism and social reform. Louis Blanc, Alexander Ledru-Rollin and Garibaldi were key figures. Some consequences that brought were mixed results with some revolutions succeeding in achieving reforms while other were suppressed. -
American Civil War
The American Cicil War was a conflict between The Union and the Confederacy over issues including slavery and state's rights. Lincoln, Robert E.Lee and Ulysses S.Grant were some of the key characters. This brought some consequences as the abolition of slavery, preservation of the Union and a more centralized federal government. -
Unification of Germany
The Unification of Germany was the process of linking the German states under a single government in 1871. Otto Von Bismarck and King Wilhelm I of Prussia were the main figures. This unification was created because if the desire for national unity and strength. Some consequences were the creation of a unified German state which become a national unity and strength.