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First Industrial Revolution; Starts in Britain, and is best characterized by innovations in the textile, railroad, iron, and coal industries.
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Revolutionized by James Watt; This allowed factories to move away from rivers. -
Patented by James Hargreaves; Helped kick-off the First Industrial Revolution (GB) -
A series of international diplomatic meetings to discuss and agree upon a possible new layout of the European political and constitutional order; keen on restoring monarchies throughout Europe and create the principle of intervention. -
The world's first inter-city passenger railway and the first to have 'scheduled' services, terminal stations and services; Crucial to the development of transportation. -
Investigative report; Gave insight to the British Parliament about brutal working conditions in factories. A by-product of the factory system and Industrial Capitalism. -
Written by Karl Marx; A response to the horrible working conditions and wealth inequality in the age of Industrialism. Blames capitalism for the struggles and abuse of the working class. -
Great Britain; First Nation to Industrialize -
Causes of the war included the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the expansion of the Russian Empire. The British and French sided with the Ottoman Empire to preserve the balance of power in the Concert of Europe.
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Florence Nightingale revolutionizes the nursing practice where she emphasizes the importance of sanitation practices and statistical analysis; Develops in response to the massive amounts of casualties from disease during the Crimean War. -
Tsar Nicholas II frees the serf population in Russia; This and other social reforms ultimately lead to his assassination. -
Created a dual monarchy in Austria-Hungary, while allowing each to have their own legislature. -
An incredibly important trade-route, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea (a short-cut to Asia); European powers were very interested in controlling this waterway. -
The first big "Technological Revolution" when steel, chemicals, electricity, and petroleum become leading industries.
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A successful result of growing nationalism in Europe. Coincidentally, the unifications of Italy and Germany also pave the way for authoritarianism and fascism. -
A successful result of growing nationalism in Europe. Their access to industrial resources and military might upset the balance of power in Europe. Coincidentally, the unifications of Italy and Germany also pave the way for authoritarianism and fascism. -
A defensive military pact between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. -
An informal "Alliance" between France, Great Britain, and Russia. Begins with France & Russia (1884) and includes Great Britain by 1907. This is a response to increased militarism in Europe and the formation of the Triple Alliance.