20th Century and Beyond1900-PresentPeriod 6

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Theme 1: Interaction between Humans and the EnvironmentTheme 2: Development and Interaction of CulturesTheme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and ConflictTheme 4: Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic SystemsTheme 5: Development and Transformation of Social Structures

Key Themes

Theme 1: Demographic and Environmental Changes

-Population Growth affected humans’ relationship with the environment-Green Revolution accounted for increased food production with genetic enhancements-New energy sources such as oil and nuclear power raised productivity

Theme 2: Development and interaction of Cultures -Increase in scientific knowledge caused some religions to collapse-Censorship inspired Dada and a period of Social Realism-Many revolutions inspired other movements worldwide

Theme 3: Global War and Peace

-WWI: First Total War, inspired the League of Nations-WWII: Holocaust, inspired the United Nations-Holocaust: Genocide of the Jewish population-Cold War: Arms Race, Space Race-Nuclear Weapons: M.A.D.

Theme 3: Global War and Peace

Non-Aligned Nations: Total War included them anywaysInternational Organizations:-League of Nations: Brought by WWI-United Nations: Brought by WWIIGlobalized Conflicts: WWI, WWII, Cold WarGlobal Balance of Power: Mostly held by USA, Russia, and BritainReduction of USA and European Influence: After WWI and WWII, both suffered economically, so their power also took a hit

Theme 3: Nationalism

-Interwar: Time between WWI & WWII-Decolonization: India and African movements-Racism: South Africa-Genocide: Holocaust, Rwanda-Soviet Union Breaking Up: Independence from the Union after the Cold War

Theme 4: Global Economy-Repressions and Depressions: Depressions brought nations down, but they bounced back stronger-Technological Advances: Communications, Transportation, Energy-Pacific Rim: China, Japan, other local nations-Corporations: Google, McDonalds, Wal-mart-Economic Imperialism: India, China, Japan

Theme 4: Legacy of Colonialism

Africa Asia Latin America-High Labor Demands -Exploitation of Minerals -Agricultural -Provided Slight Economic Stability

-Political Footprints -Focus on State Organization -Democracy vs Communism vs Authoritarianism -Nationalist beliefs

-Cultural Diffusion -Spread of western ideologies -Cultural Revolutions

-Urbanization -Dislocation of Families -Movement of groups -Religious changes

-Cultural Diffusion -Differing Identities -Outside influences of rebellion

-Failing Systems -No Independent National Identity -Economic System -Bureaucratic System

-Formalization of Education -Emphasis on Writing and Math -Literacy increased -Islamic and Christian education

-Controlling Powers -U.S.A. -Britain -France

-Breakaway -Sense of Freedom -Development of Nationalism -Independence

Theme 5: Social Reforms and Revolutions

-Equality was a main theme of Period 6-Civil Rights: Nelson Mandela vs. Apartheid, Martin Luther King Jr., Suffrage-Economy: Depended on the Government, Communism/Socialism vs Capitalism-Islam: Issues with the Israeli and Pakistani Governments

Theme 5: Roles of WomenRussian Revolution:-Women took over agricultural roles and farming jobs-Some women disguised themselves as men and fought in the war

Chinese Revolution:-Prostitution Outlawed-Marriage Law-Women allowed to join military-Some Political Representation-Struggle against Japan

Cuban Revolution:-Constitution guarantees women economic, political, social, cultural, and familial rights

Iranian Revolution:-Right to vote and run for office in 1963-Family Protection of 1975-Divorce and Custody rights

Other Key Objectives

Globalization: Provided a brighter futureDecolonization in Africa: Both violent and nonviolent protests, formed organizations to fight the european presence, GandhiEffects of the World Wars: Citizens of colonized regions fought in the wars, Helped the USA out of the Great Depression

Neutral World AffairsNon-Aligned Nations: Civilians were included in war regardless of their wishesInternational Organizations: League of Nations, United Nations, Both are largely ineffectiveGlobal Conflicts: WWI, WWII, Cold WarBalance of Power: USA, Russia, BritainUSA and European: Influence Reduced

Major Happenings Around the WorldAsia: Russo-Japanese War, Chinese Revolution, Fall of Qing, Israel, Korean War, Russian RevolutionAfrica: Genocide in Rwanda, All-race elections in South AfricaAmericas: Mexican Revolution, Stock market crash & Great Depression, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 AttacksEurope: World War I, World War II