Rise of Imperialism in Japan

Rise of Imperialism in Japan

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…
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Colonialism in Africa (19th century)

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…
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Colonialism and Imperialism

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…
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industrial revolution

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…
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Unificaton of Italy

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…
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Unification of Germany

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…
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Nationalism - Rise and Impact

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…
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French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars

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…
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American Revolution

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.…
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Modern Era: Renaissance and Reformation

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) –…
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