Modern Revolution
What were the origins, developments, significance and long-term impact of Imperialism?
What was the significance of World War 1?
How did new ideas and technological development contribute to change in a period
What were the changing features of the movement of people from 1750 to 1918
it was the first industrialised war which resulted in the use of metal for aircraft, ammunition and tanks on a large scale
the war also involved many countries for example the allies United Kingdom, France, Russia, Italy and the axis Germany and the Austria- Hungary empire
in previous wars that battle would be waged between two countries for example England and France
this created a huge affect by influencing wars to come in the future
it had a enormous death casualty
the origins of imperialism was an acquisition by a government or by territories, or of a economic or cultural power over other nations and territories ,Often by force
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Imperialism originated form European states when they established vast empires mainly in Africa, but also the in Asia and the Middle east.
The developments of Imperialism was that is was the developments of modern technologies for example steam powered ships to lay aid to European empires.
Due to imperialism, exploration was in the minds of the Europeans and many other countries. their motive was to explore unknown territories.
In the 1700s, a series of innovations led to ever-increasing productivity, while requiring less human energy.
this was in order to conduct scientific experiment and medical to develop the modern world.
the significance of imperialism was that the Europeans thought that individual colonies might serve and economical purpose.
this led to the countries that were invaded by the Europeans had altered the language, food, customs and Population
the long-term impact of Imperialism gave native people from different countries and to the change to live a new improved lifestyle.
Imperialism can change laws giving people more freedom and rights.
Although imperialism led to other good results, it also caused many negative situations and events such as slavery
the changing features of the movement of people form 1750 to 1918 were slavery, transportation and migration.
The people would migrate to the USA and Australia to settle the newly discovered land further than just convicts and soldiers. The families also moved across seas in search of safety from famine, political upheavals and poverty.
From the 16th to 19th century around 12 million slaves were moved from Africa to North and South America by the Europeans.
In 1764 James Hargreaves invented the spinning Jenny. A machine that enabled an individual to produce multiple spools of threads simultaneously.
The spinning jenny was improved upon by British inventor Samuel Compton’s spinning mule, as well as later machines.
the transportation industry also underwent a significant transformation during the Industrial Revolution.
Robert Fulton built the first commercially successful steamboat, and by the mid-19th century, steamships were carrying freight across the Atlantic.
As steam-powered ships were making their debut, the steam locomotive was also coming into use.
In the early 1800s, British engineer Richard Trevithick had constructed the first railway steam locomotive.
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in later years this kept on getting improved in the future
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