20th Century World History
Medieval Europe/ Middle Ages: * Catholic Church influences the Europe control. * Pulp is the head of the system.
Scientific Revolution: * Man can understand the land. * Challenges the pulp.
Reformation:
* Luther says to read the Bible for yourself. * Luther challenges the authority of church.
Enlightenment:
* Birth of Liberalism- idea can control man, individual chooses their system. * Natural Rights * Self-Government- have your right.
Revolutions:
* Against Monarchies (France, USA) * USA was the first to make revolutions. * In colonies * Nation States V. Empire.
Industrialism:
* Imperialism- competition for markets and resources. * 3 G’s: Gold, Glory, God * Marxism (response to the evils of capitalism). * Carl Marx Late 1800’s
1850-1920 America a Rising Star: * 1870 I want to be powerful * Start to Industrialize * We have land, spread ideas. * America becomes to protect their lands. * “ The colossus of the North US dominated affairs in the Americas” * Takes Texas and Mexican cession. * Gains Independence for Cuba. * Roosevelt C.- US will police the Americas.
Causes of WW1- MANIA?
* Militarism policy of building up a strong military to prepare. * Alliances agreements between nations to provide and protect. * Nationalism extreme pride in one’s country, * Imperialism taking over another country economically and