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The era between 1750 and 1914 C.E. was one of clear Europeanhegemony. In the previous era (1450 to 1750 C.E.), Europeans hadtilted the balance of world power away from Asia, where powerfulcivilizations had existed since ancient times. However, despitegrowing European influence based on sea trade and colonization, majorland-based empires in Asia still influenced long-distance trade andshaped political and economic conditions around them. In this era,Europe not only dominated the western hemisphere, as it had in thelast, but it came to control the eastern hemisphere as well. How didthey do it? Part of the answer lies in a set of discoveries andhappenings that together constitute an important "Marker Event" - theIndustrial Revolution. Another set of philosophical and politicalevents were equally important - the establishment of democracy as amajor element of a new type of political organization - the"nation."…
What has set the West apart from the rest of the world and lead it to its prosperity? Many historians have struggled to answer this question for a long time. However, Scottish historian, Niall Ferguson, believes he’s found the answer. The West’s superior political and economic force in the modern world is due to what he calls the six killer apps: competition, science, property rights, modern medicine, consumerism and work ethic. And, looking at Canada’s history, there is abundant evidence to support his theory.…
References: • Civilization in the West 6th Edition ; by Mark Kishlansky, Patrick Geary, Patricia O’Brien; Published by Pearson Longman.…
Bibliography: -Sherman, Dennis, and Joyce E. Salisbury. The West in the World. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.…
Headrick, Daniel R. “Power over Peoples: Technology, Environments, and Western Imperialism, 1400 to the Present (Princeton Economic History of the Western World).” Princeton University Press, 9 Nov. 2009. Hardback. 20 Nov. 2011…
How Europe was prepared, by events and circumstances, to spring forth and devour the world, resulting in a modern world in which “European” means “modern.”…
At the turn of the 20th century, the forces of “new imperialism” motivated European empires to seek territorial acquisition abroad in the hopes of building their empire by obtaining political, economic, and social advantages over their fellow adversaries. This essay will show that the increasing imperial interests of the Great Powers inevitably united the colonized populations with the rest of the world, thus creating for the first time in modern history a global civilization. Economic interests were a key driving force as to why many of the Great Powers sought to colonize. The need for new markets to absorb the surplus goods produced in Europe and the increased need for raw materials motivated nations to colonize. Furthermore, the increasing political rivalries among the Great Powers in conjunction with the proliferation of nationalism drove many empires to seek colonial expansion as a form of prestige and supremacy. Lastly, the growing popularity of Social Darwinist doctrines in combination with European society’s approval of imperialism further promoted colonization.…
This course provides an overview of the principal cultural, political, and economic developments that shaped Western civilization from prehistory to the Middle Ages. It presents a framework for understanding current social experience by applying historical perspectives to contemporary issues. After the course, students will be able to use historical knowledge to solve contemporary issues.…
Throughout this semester, we have delved into the history of the civilizations that have inhabited the world spanning from 1453 to present day. Whether vicariously from the perspective of a person from that time period through a primary document, or by means of explanation by author Robert W. Strayer and in-class discussions, we have taken an in-depth look at various issues and events over the course of history. Although each event was significant on some scale, certain events had long lasting effects that could still be felt throughout the world today. Each country throughout history had their “moment in the sun” where they experienced power and global recognition. However, one country who has their footprint over most of history was…
In his essay, Civilization and Its Discontents, Gary Kamiya writes about the presence of Political Correctness in society. P.C. teaches proper societal conduct and determines social status, which are necessary ethics when promoted within private domains. The principles are encroaching on the public grounds of the university where they should not be advocated. The university exists to promote liberal education by giving free space for analysis and tolerance; it does not exist to dictate proper conduct. This free space results in citizens that can handle real life problems, while P.C. concerns itself with the abstract. When P.C. hinders liberal education, society achieves nothing practical.…
The attributes given to the Oriental helped strengthen the image of Western superiority and justified colonialism. The West was seen as superior to the East, meaning that it had the right to dominate the "subject race", since it did not know what was good for it (Said 35).…
Cited: Patrick Civilization in the West: Volume I: Since 1715, Sixth Edition, Kishlansky, Mark. Geary, O 'Brien, Patricia.…
Spielvogel, Jackson J. Western Civilization: a Brief History : Comprehensive Volume. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2008. Print.…
References: Kishlansky, M., Geary, P., O’Brien, P. (2008). Civilization in the west (7th Ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Longman.…
Perry, Marvin, Myrna, Chase, Jacob, J. R., Jacob, M. C., & Von Laue, T. H. (1992). Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics & Society (4th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.…