The time period spanning from the mid-18th century to the early 20th century encompassing significant global changes, including the Industrial Revolution, colonization, and various political revolutions.
The period from 1750 to 1900 is like a rollercoaster ride of historical transformations. Just as a rollercoaster offers thrilling ups and downs, this time period witnessed dramatic shifts in economies, societies, politics, and technology worldwide.
Enlightenment: An intellectual movement emphasizing reason and individualism that heavily influenced political ideas during this period.
Imperialism: The policy of extending a nation's power through territorial acquisition or establishing dominance over weaker nations economically, politically, or militarily.
World War I: A global conflict between major powers from 1914 to 1918 that had profound impacts on geopolitics, economy, society, technology, and international relations.
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