Ap World History Research Paper

Throughout this semester, we have delved into the history of the civilizations that have inhabited the world spanning from 1453 to present day. Whether vicariously from the perspective of a person from that time period through a primary document, or by means of explanation by author Robert W. Strayer and in-class discussions, we have taken an in-depth look at various issues and events over the course of history. Although each event was significant on some scale, certain events had long lasting effects that could still be felt throughout the world today. Each country throughout history had their “moment in the sun” where they experienced power and global recognition. However, one country who has their footprint over most of history was
This perspective places precedence on all things European. Between 1750 and 1914, Europe especially flourished on a global scale. This period is known as the “Long 19th Century” or the European Moment in History. All of their power and influence allowed them to almost alter history along with geography and change it to center around them and then portray this to other people as fact. Europe changed geographic features in a way that placed Europe at the center of the world. They also cut Asia in half so it did not look so massive in comparison to the land of Europe. Europe also became a continent rather than the western peninsula of Asia. Other countries and regions of the world were described in relation to their relation from Europe (for instance, the Far East and the Middle East). Also, the world began to measure longitude from the Prime Meridian which passes through the Royal Astronomical Observatory in Greenwich,
Not many events have had as much of a long-lasting effect as the Industrial Revolution has had. This revolution completely modernized the world and has only advanced further throughout history. It has been described by Strayer as “the most fundamental change to human life since the Agricultural Revolution 12,000 years ago.” The Industrial Revolution is defined as the complex of radical socioeconomic changes brought about by the extensive mechanization of production with a resulting increase of output. This was a push to develop the economy through large-scale mechanization and to become a more advanced nation compared to the rest of the