An in-depth exploration of significant events, themes, and figures in world history, preparing students for the SAT Subject Test.
Revolutions are dramatic periods of change, when societies reinvent themselves. These can be political, economic, or cultural.
The American and French Revolutions broke the mold of monarchy and introduced new ideas about government and rights. The Russian Revolution replaced the czar with a communist state.
The Industrial Revolution began in Britain and changed how people lived and worked. Factories, steam engines, and urbanization were revolutionary!
Changes like the abolition of slavery and the fight for women’s rights redefined societies.
Recognizing the causes and consequences of revolutions helps explain the modern world.
Be ready to trace how one revolution inspired others, and how these events still influence us today.
The Haitian Revolution was the only successful slave revolt leading to an independent nation.
The Meiji Restoration in Japan rapidly modernized the country.
Revolutions create dramatic shifts in society, politics, and economies.