Consequences of the First World War A war unlike any to those that had preceded it‚ the First World War was fought on such a global scale that the sphere of influence of its consequences encompassed virtually the entire world. As a result of the war there were many political‚ cultural‚ and social changes across the world. New countries were born while old ones were abolished‚ new international organizations were established‚ and many new ideologies
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The many causes and consequences of the Green Revolution‚ from 1945 to today‚ ranged from defined social differences growing over time‚ a need for an increase in crop production‚ and a multitude of negative effects on the environment. Social differences became more defined as groups developed into prosperity because of the Green Revolution. The need for an increase of crop production was caused by a growing population in many areas‚ and a lack of economic success to match. An increase in technological
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THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN GREAT BRITAIN The Great Britain was the first country to undergo industrial revolution which according to Musson and Robinson (1969) is the "transformation of a predominantly rural‚ agricultural and handicraft society into a predominantly urban‚ industrial and mechanized society" (60). Indeed the modern world owes a lot to British pioneers of the 18th and 19th century like Abraham Darby‚ Richard Arkwright‚ John Wilkinson‚ Samuel Crompton‚ Thomas Newcomen and James Watt
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The Industrial Revolution of Great Britain The Industrial Revolution was a period from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in agriculture‚ manufacturing‚ mining‚ transport‚ and technology had a tremendous effect on the social economic and cultural conditions starting in the Great Britain‚ then subsequently spreading throughout Europe‚ North America‚ and eventually the world. Reasons The Industrial Revolution‚ one of the most vital periods of change in Great Britain‚ occurred
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The Industrial Revolution describes a set of events that many historians believed took place in Britain roughly from 1760 to 1830. These sets of events brought about economic‚ social and technological change‚ not only in Britain‚ but in the Western Europe as well. The aim of this essay is to describe and evaluate the changes of the Industrial Revolution by giving enough evidence to illustrate that the International Revolution was most definitely revolutionary. Sectors that drove the economy sectors
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Stephen Gardiner‚ “The Industrial Revolution was another one of those extraordinary jumps forward in the story of civilization”. The Industrial Revolution was one of the most impactful and best things to happen in human history. It helped many of the most powerful nations build and grow from the old colonial way of life. The Industrial Revolution was as much a social revolution as it was a mechanical revolution. It allowed the United States to blossom as a whole‚ creating the foundation for modern
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American Revolution to the colonists‚ slaves‚ the native populations‚ and the women. The American Revolution played a role for freedom‚ religion‚ the government‚ and political rights. The colonists had a long history of independence and the population was growing rapidly. The colonist was expecting the French to help because of their struggle against the British. The colonists fought‚ and gather more property to preserve their independence. However‚ the Revolution had momentous consequences. It
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The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the late 1700s and is defined as the movement to powered machinery. Before‚ work was done by hand‚ but five key factors changed everything. The agricultural movement increased the food supply and decreased the labor and cost of food. This led to the population boom essential for the Enclosure Movement. The Enclosure Acts allowed the rich to fence off estates‚ which forced the growing population into cities‚ creating a large labor force. Great Britain
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Technology has come along way since the industrial revolution. Starting out with things such as the cotton gin and going to things such as the radio then the television and then phones. This progression has helped a lot in the medical field and has saved countless lives. Starting in the civil war they began to amputating limbs when someone got shot. Technology can save lives‚ entertain people‚ improve the quality of life and it can help with Military improvements. Technology has come a long way this
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During the 18th Century‚ England went through a significant growth known as the Industrial Revolution.This revolution paved the way for new machinery and technologies that simplified everyday life. It also proved to be so significant that even during the 21st Century the world is still feeling the effects. Modern day technology continues to benefit from the strides made during this time. At this time‚ the Industrial Revolution developed machines that resulted in many jobs and task that were more
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