TOC - Turn of the Century Tensions Module Overview

 

Turn of the Century Tensions.

Introduction

As the European powers moved closer to the 20th century, they came increasingly into conflict with one another. Industrialization led to a need for increased raw materials, creating a European scramble for Asian and African colonies. The balance of power was disrupted as two new states emerged (Italy and Germany), and Russia continued to test its boundaries in attempts to gain the ever desired warm water port. Lifestyles changed with advances in technology and science as well as an increase in disposable income and free time. The Belle Epoch saw Europe flourish as well as showed the strains that would later lead to World War I.

Image - The Church at Auvers-sur-Oise by Vincent Van Gogh

 

Essential Questions

• What was the Eastern Question and how was it significant to European diplomacy?
• What were the issues that were causing disruption within the European community?
• What was Impressionism and Post-Impressionism?
• Who was Charles Darwin and how was he significant in the 19th century?  What is the connection between Darwin and Social Darwinism?
• What were the motivations for the New Age of Imperialism?
• How did Imperialism differ in Africa and Asia?
• What were the wars and Imperialistic uprisings of the period?

 

Textbook Assignment and Unit Review Form

As you work through this module, be certain to read the Turn of the Century chapter(s) in your textbook. As you are reading you may wish to jot down notes in the unit review form. Please pay careful attention to developments in science during this period. This module focuses on the political changes of the time, but make no mistake the developments in science are also very important. Be certain to take good notes and ask your instructor for clarification if you need it. This is for your notes, not to submit.

Click here to download a copy of the unit review form. Links to an external site.

 

Key Terms and People

There are several people and items you need to look over for this module. Be sure to download the ID list (linked below) - EVEN if you do not plan on defining them for your notes. This is for your notes, not to submit. You need to look over the list of terms to see what you will need to pay particular attention to in this module.

Click here to download a copy of the ID List for this module. Links to an external site.

 

 

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