Rise of Imperialism in Japan
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Rise of Imperialism in Japan Around 1850s, Japanese independence came under threat. US sent a naval fleet in 1853 and coerced Japan into opening two ports for US ships and…
Colonialism in Pacific, Central Asia and China
Colonialism in Pacific, Central Asia and China Colonialism in Pacific In 1823, Monroe Doctrine was brought out by USA. It emphasized two things: Policy of Isolation Hegemony of US in…
Colonialism in Africa (19th century)
Colonialism in Africa (19th century) Difficult terrains, non-navigable rivers & other such geographical features ensured that colonialism had a late entry in mainland Africa and was restricted for a long time…
Colonialism and Imperialism
Colonialism and Imperialism History of Colonialism Voyages of Discovery at the end of 15th century, clubbed with the end of Feudalism. Rise in trade > Monetary profits > Need for…
Industrial Revolution – 18th century
Industrial Revolution – 18th century Change in Mode of Production The mode of production changed from Guild System to Putting-Out System to Factory System. There was decline of the Guild…
Unification of Italy
Unification of Italy Unification of Italy was a two-step process In first step, it had to gain independence from Austria & secondly, it had to unite consequent independent Italian states…
Unification of Germany
Unification of Germany Major feature of 19th century Europe was struggle for national unification and independence. Greece (Ottoman) & Belgium (Netherlands) became independent in this century & Germany and Italy…
Nationalism – Rise and Impact
Nationalism – Rise and Impact Until the French revolution, except for Britain, the Europe was under the domination of feudal system and there was no concept of a Nation. There…
French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars
French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars Society of 18th century France was divided into three classes or estates. The Clergy was the first estate, the Nobles were the second estate and…
American Revolution (1765-1783)
American Revolution (1765-1783) While British Mercantilism created an environment of resentment among the White Americans, the Seven Year War created conditions, which became the immediate trigger for the American Revolution.…
English Revolution and Seven Year Global War (1754-63)
English Revolution and Seven Year Global War (1754-63) The English Revolution There were struggles for democracy against the rule of Absolute Monarchy in England. The English Civil War (1642-51) was…
Modern Era: Renaissance and Reformation
Modern Era: Renaissance and Reformation From 14th to 17th century some important developments like Renaissance and Reformation took place, which resulted in an end to Feudal order. Renaissance (Rebirth) –…
