Its Urban, man.
This rapid growth of cities often led to overcrowding, poor sanitation, and the spread of disease.
Urbanization
This ideology, developed by Marx, argues that history is driven by conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat
Communism
Why was India known as the "Crown Jewel" of the British Empire?
It generated much wealth from trade and resources
Who is recognized as the father of Communism?
Karl Marx
The process of adapting to modern standards, practices, or technologies, often resulting in social, economic and political changes.
Modernization
Urbanization offered some women new opportunities for work, but they often faced lower wages and discrimination compared to men.
wage inequality (or gender inequality)
Smith championed this economic system, characterized by private ownership, competition, and minimal government intervention.
Capitalism
How did many Western imperialist countries attempt to justify colonialism?
How did many Western imperialist countries attempt to justify colonialism?
A period of rapid modernization and westernization in Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, initiated by Emperor Meiji.
Meiji Restoration
A sense of pride, loyalty and devotion to ones nation or ethnic group, often manifesting as a desire for self-determination and independence.
Nationalism
These overcrowded and unsanitary housing units were common in rapidly growing cities, often housing multiple families in cramped conditions.
tenements
In this system, the government plays a significant role in regulating the economy and providing social services, but private property still exists.
socialism
This Chinese rebellion aimed to expel foreign influence and restore Chinese power.
Boxer Rebellion
This Scottish economist is known for his advocacy of free markets and the "invisible hand," as outlined in his work The Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith
a period of rapid technological advancements and economic changes characterized by the shift from agrarian and handcraft-based economies to industrialized and mechanized ones.
Industrial Revolution
This pull factor drew many people from rural areas to cities in search of jobs and opportunities
economic opportunities (or jobs)
Capitalism thrives on this, where prices are determined by supply and demand.
Free market
European leaders met at this conference to establish rules for the division of Africa, without any African representation.
Berlin Conference
This Prussian statesman led the unification of Germany through a policy of "blood and iron."
Otto von Bismarck
The manufacturing of goods in large quantities, often using standardized processes and assembly lines.
mass production
Why was disease such a big problem within cities
close quarter living and lack of sanitation
This is a hallmark of capitalism, leading to innovation and lower prices for consumers.
competition
These 19th-century conflicts between Britain and China were fought over the trade of a certain addictive substance.
The Opium Wars
A key characteristic of both the newly unified Germany and Meiji Japan was the establishment of a strong, centralized government.
centralized government
An economic and political system advocating for collective ownership and democratic control of the means of production, distribution and exchange.
Socialism