Revolutions of Industrialization Page 827-861

The industrial revolution drew on the scientific revolution, and was accompanied by the French revolution which transformed European society. It helped Europe move into a temporary position of global dominance. Human life hadn't been impacted so heavenly since the agricultural revolution. The industrial revolution began in Western Europe, specifically in Great Britain. It spread more rapidly than the agricultural revolution. There was also a heavy growth in population at this time, all the while there was an energy crisis. It became a pressing matter. It can be considered as "modern-day global warming". When people found out they could use renewable resources such as water, wood, and wind as energy sources it was a complete breakthrough. However, these resources were being overused which had a big impact on the environment. The factories which had black smoke coming from large pipes were affecting the air and polluting the air. Also factories dumped waste and sewage into lakes and rivers, which had the effect of turning these beautiful lakes and rivers into toxic wastelands. Many people saw this and started to voice their opinions and how they felt. They didn't like how it was impacting the environment especially romantics poets like William Blake.  Even though there were bad things out of these factories, there was also some good things such as the output of services and goods. Also the coal-fired steam engine was a huge breakthrough. Major industrial areas existed throughout Europe. Coal and iron fields were also very popular along with railroad lines. The people who benefited the most from the industrial revolution were the middle class. Women had a very important role in this new society as well. They were the "center" of the family. The laboring class suffered the most out of all the classes. They not only worked in horrible environments, they got horrible pay as well. It was also a time when migration was becoming very popular. The United States went through the industrial revolution also.

Chapter 16: Pages 798-811

With the loss of its American colony, Britain took an interest in Asia. It got colonial rule in India  and helped with Opium wars in China. It was becoming a time where "Abolitionists sought the end of slavery, nationalists hoped to foster unity and independence from foreign rule; and feminists challenged male dominance."  Theses movements were the aftermath of the American Revolutions. They were of global proportions and had a global impact. The abolition of slavery was  a huge success it was basically ended. Enlightenment thinkers thought of slaver as a violation of the natural rights every human has. Different was of thinking such as secular, religious, economic, and political came together for the abolitionist movements! It took a long time before it actually ended but the thought of knowing that it was successful was a huge relief. Independent movements were also made throughout North and South America. Different colonies started to declare freedom from their predecessors. Nationalism started to spread like wildfire not only in the Americas, but throughout the world! The feminist movement also began and they took on the world by storm. Women were starting to find voice after being treated like children. The feminist movement started to have a true effect in the 1900's around the time the anti-slavery movement was going on. Women's literacy rates were going up too! They started to get better jobs in important professions as well. Women made a lot of accomplishments during this time. It was a very important mark on history during those times and a huge accomplishment for many, many people.

Chapter 16: Religion AND Science?!

Christianity achieved the goal of having a global presence in the world. I think that is still true today, however there are more choices and options for people. Around this time the scientific revolution began took the world with a different approach. However in the western part of the world tension existed between science and English. I believe people were still not used to science being such a huge part of regular life. I also believe that it made sense to the people who didn't want to believe it because of their religion. The early modern period allowed cultural transformation. It allowed people who were not close in distance to be connected through faith or belief in science. Science became almost a new religion for some people. It was a very important part of people’s lives. In the 1500's Christianity was limited to only Europe, but it eventually became global. I was interested in the divisions of Christianity as well. That has always interested me. Why did Christianity get divided into sects? Was there any deeper meaning behind the different sects? What was the reasoning behind the reason for dividing? I have so many questions on that topic. I had no knowledge of the fall of Constantinople by the Ottomans in 1453. It is always great to learn knowledge that one had no idea about. I figured most women would be attracted towards the idea of Protestantism due to a larger role in the church.