FIRST INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION The Industrial Revolution was a period of significant economic and technological change that took place in Europe and North America during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the late 18th century and quickly spread to other countries in Europe and North America. It was characterized…
CHRISTIAN KINGDOMS, A SUMMARY
During the period of la Reconquista, the Iberian Peninsula was divided into a number of Christian kingdoms. These were the Kingdom of Asturias, the Kingdom of León, the Kingdom of Castile, the Kingdom of Aragon, the Kingdom of Navarre, the County of Portugal, and the Kingdom of Granada. The Kingdom of Asturias was one of…
LA RECONQUISTA, A 1500 WORD SUMMARY
La Reconquista was the period in the history of the Iberian Peninsula during which the Christians reconquered the territory from the Moors. It lasted from the 8th to the 15th centuries and was marked by a series of military campaigns and treaties that gradually reduced the Muslim presence on the peninsula. One of the key…
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN EUROPE -BISMARCKIAN SYSTEMS-
Although it was called the Belle Époque due to its prosperity, it was also a period of great tension because of the expansionism: Bismark System of Alliances to isolate France after the Franco – Prussian War 1st System: League of the Three Emperors: Austro Hungarian, German and Russian Empires 2nd System: Formed the Triple Alliance:…
EXPRESSIONS OF RELIGION IN THE MIDDLE AGES
PILGRIMAGES IN THE MIDDLE AGES: Journey to venerate holy places Pilgrims obatain indulgences. Jerusalem, Santiago, Rome and Holy Land. Commercial activity encouraged in the routes. Growth of cities Spread of artistic styles POPULAR RELIGIOSITY: Inspired by pagan costums Saints were venerated in processions. Public act of penitence THE CRUSADES: 8 military expeditions to…
RELIGION IN THE MIDDLE AGES
RELIGION Medieval culture was religious. Culture reflected Theocentric mentality. The Catholic church had a strong social and economic and ideologiical control. Bishop of Rome was the Pope and was he head of the church. There are two types/groups of clergy: Secular Clergy: They perform pastoral functions (giving the sacraments, religious ceremonies and preaching) Priests managed…
COLONIAL EMPIRES
European states expanded by colonising territories all over the world CAUSES OF IMPERIALISM Industrial developement required raw materials. Intense population growth lead to more overseas emigration. Rivarly and competition developed between industrialised countries. They wanted more countries not only for economic reasons, also for increase their prestige. Ideological and cultural factors. Europe wanted to colonise…
Democracy and Liberalism
The middle class grew The demand of education and information increased the written press became very important the liberal members of parliament represented the middle and wealthy middle class the electoral system changed supported universal manhood sufrage and the women’s right to vote UNITED STATES A COUNTRY OF INMIGRANTS It was a growing country…
FROM THE RESTORATION TO THE REVOLUTIONS OF THE 19TH CENTURY
THE CONGRESS OF VIENNA Three objectives proposed at the meeting: -Restore absolutism under a new name: legitimism. The kings were the only ones with legitimacy to govern. -To create an alliance called the «Holly Alliance» between the monarchs to protect the…
THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA
AMERICA BEFORE THE ARRIVAL OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS Europeans call this PRE-COLUMBIAN AMERICA. Aztecs: Controlled central america and had the capital in Tenochtitlan, in Mexico city. Mayans: They had their own maths system, written language and 365 day calendar. The INCAS: In the Andes. They grew crops and livestock. PORTUGUESE DISCOVERIES wanted to get…
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