Introduction

In Unit 6, you learned about the sweeping political, economic, and cultural changes that occurred during the first half of the19th century during the Industrial Revolution. In fact, as you reflect on what you've studied in the past two units, you will see all the pieces coming together.

Consider this: In 1789 France began a bloody revolution to bring the principles of equality to the country. Remember the revolution's slogan—equality, fraternity, and liberty? Then, Napoleon rose to power, and in many ways, ruled like a king.

When the European powers defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, they were very intent on returning Europe to what it had been before the French Revolution. That is, restoring the traditional monarchies and limiting the freedoms people had gained. So, the question you considered earlier was this: is it possible to erase the past and return things to the way they were? From what you've learned, the answer is no.

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Describe the impact of European nationalism and Western imperialism as forces of global transformation, including the unification of Italy and Germany, the rise of Japan's power in East Asia, economic roots of imperialism, imperialist ideology, colonialism and national rivalries, and United States' imperialism
  • Describing resistance to European imperialism in Africa, Japan, and China

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: World History: 1500 to the Present Objective(s): 11, 11B1.

This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standard(s):

 

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