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Industrial Revolution
Industrial revolution was located in the UK, it was a period of huge technological and economical chages.The main person was the inventors of that, that was James Watt an steam enginear and Richard Arkwiright that made or developed the textile machines.
This happened becuse they were new inventors, more use of coal and iron and population growth .
Consequences :
People moved from countrysite to the cities, the creation of social classes, and the begining of capitalism and consumer society -
American Independence
The american independence started when they British people move to america.
The thing is that 13 British colonies declared the independence .Who?, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and the king George that was the leader at that time, this happend because they were angry about the british taxes and the politicians .
Consequences : USA become a republic states, they were ideas of liberty, democracy and human right that was inspired by other countries. -
French Revolution
It was a big revolution where the French people ended the monarchy and want more equality and rights.The people that took part were poor citizens , King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, Nobles and Church.This happend because social inequality,High taxes and food problems, New ideas about freedom and democracy and a weak king who didn't solve the crisis. Consequences The king and queen were executed,France became a republic, ideas of liberty and equality spread, Reign of Terror -
Latin American Independence
The thing is that Spanish and Portuguese colonies in Latin America fought for independence.
This people were Simón Bolívar, José de San Martín, Miguel Hidalgo, and José María Morelos.
This happend because Colonial abuses, Enlightenment ideas, crisis in Spain and Portugal after Napoleon's invasion.
•Consequences: Many new independent nations were born (Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, etc.), though many had political instability. -
1st Carlist war
It was a civil war in Spain between supporters ofDon Carlos (Carlists)and supporters of Queen Isabel
II(Liberals).
Carlists: Don Carlos,rural conservatives.
Liberals: Queen Isabel Il, the army, and foreign allies
This happend when there was a succession after King Fernando VII died. He named his daughter but many believed his brother should be king.
Consequences :
• Liberal victory.
• Spain continued toward a constitutional monarchy.
• Devastation in rural areas and political -
Invention of the Telegraph
It is the first device to send messages instantly over long distances using electric signals.
This thing they invented Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail.
They did this to speed up communication for business, war, and emergency situations.
Consequences: Allowed global communication, used in trains, newspapers, armies. It was the beginning of modern telecommunications. -
2nd Carlist war
It was a smaller uprising by Carlists mainly in Catalonia.
Carlists: Supporters of Carlos VI.
Liberals: Spanish government under Queen Isabel II.
This happend because the Carlists wanted Isabel Il to marry Carlos VI to unite both sides, but she married someone else.
Consequences:
Short and unsuccessful.
Strengthened Liberal control.
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3rd Carlist war
The thing is that he final major Carlist attempt to seize power in Spain.
Carlists:Led by Carlos VII.
iberals:Government of King Alfonso XII(Bourbon Restoration).
This happend because the political instability after Isabel Il was exiled and the First Republic failed. Carlists saw a chance to restore traditional monarchy. Consequences:
Liberal victory again.
Carlist areas(like the Basque Countrylost special laws(fueros)
The Carlist movement declined politically, but survived ideologically -
1st World War
This was a global conflic that took place mostly in Europe, it was the 1st big war involving powerful nations using advance wepons.
The countries that participes was France, UK, russia , italy and later the USA, germany, Austria, Bulgaria.
This happend because of the Nationalism that countries wanted powers.
Consequences :
- A lot of people died
- Fall of empires
- Treatry of Versailles
- New countries were created -
2nd World War
This war it was the most destructive war in history and started because of Germany,the countries that take put of this was Germany, italy and Japan vs Uk, USA , france and more.
This happend because Hitler wanted to expand the territory of germany .
Consequences :
- A lot of people died
- Atomic bombs dropped
- The United Nations was created