Unit 9: Early Twentieth Century

Chapter 26

The changes taking place across Europe after the Napoleonic Era ushered an era of peace that unfortunately could not last. Nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances set the stage for a new kind of war. "The Great War", so named for how many nations were involved, saw the evolution of warfare from face-to-face combat of honor and respect, to industrialized, long-distance combat

Study Tools

Online Textbook Resources

These pages contain links to online content for studenty practice. It includes worksheets, section summaries, note taking guides, self-tests and self-quizzes.

Chapter Resources

• Chapter 19 Resources: The Industrial Revolution Begins (1750–1850)
  
• Chapter 21 Resources: Life in the Industrial Age (1800–1914)
  

Self-Tests

• Chapter 19, Section 1: Dawn of the Industrial Age
  
• Chapter 19, Section 2: Britain Leads the Way
  
• Chapter 19, Section 3: Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution
  
• Chapter 19, Section 4: New Ways of Thinking
  
• Chapter 19: The Industrial Revolution Begins
  
• Chapter 21, Section 1: The Industrial Revolution Spreads
  
• Chapter 21, Section 2: The Rise of Cities
  
• Chapter 21, Section 3: Changing Attitudes and Values
  
• Chapter 21, Section 4: Arts in the Industrial Age
  
• Chapter 21: Life in the Industrial Age
  

Geography Interactive

• Resources and Industries in England, 1750 (Section 19.2, p. 613)
• Centers of Industry, 1871 (Section 21.1, p. 661)

History Interactive

• Owen's Utopia (Section 19.4, p. 624)
• The Industrial Revolution Begins (1750–1850) Interactive Timeline (Chapter 19, p. 628-629)
• Electricity's Impact on Daily Life (Section 21.2, p. 672-673)
• Voyage of the HMS Beagle (Section 21.3, p. 678-679)
• Life in the Industrial Age (1800–1914) Interactive Timeline (Chapter 21, p. 686-687)

Vocabulary

Quizlet

Vocabulary is the key to understanding any subject. Once you can break down the barrier of language the ideas and concepts are wide open. Here you can find the vocabulary for the unit to practice by using online flash cards and by practicing online generated vocabulary quizzes.

Practice your vocabulary by trying this quiz of the unit's vocabulary.
• Unit 7 Vocabulary Quiz on Quizlet

When you get to the Quizlet Quiz page, you can adjust what type of quiz to take by using the check boxes on the right.

PowerPoint Presentations

Videos!

Crash Course World History #32: "Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution"

Cleverly made videos that summarize key historical information using fun graphics and witty descriptions. The most revolutionary of all revolutions of the time, so much of what we are and can do today are thanks to the inventions developed during the Industrial Revolution.

Crash Course World History #33: "Capitalism and Socialism"

Cleverly made videos that summarize key historical information using fun graphics and witty descriptions. Capitalism v. Socialism, or maybe some middle ground? What role (if any) should the government take in the economy?

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