AP World History Review: Recent Episodes
Tim Gumz
A brief overview of economic changes and global culture in Period 4 of the APWH course.
A concise rundown of important technological developments in AP World History Period 4 (1900-Present).
Describes the transition from mercantilism to factory-based global capitalism. Also describes the rise of socialist theories in response to the shortcomings of capitalism, as well as government reforms to improve the lives of working people.
Describes what the Industrial Revolution was, why it occurred first in Western Europe, and how it began to shift the global balance of power.
The history of global migrations in the time period 1750-1900, including push/pull factors of migrations and specific examples of how migrants changed societies that they migrated to, and vice versa. Also specific examples of different kinds of migrants, and how nations reacted to new migrants.
The hows and why's of the "New Imperialism" of Period 3, along with some specific examples/case studies.
Description of Trans-Atlantic Slave trade, mit'a system, indentured servitude, racial hierarchies, and resistance.
Discussing the unprecedented transfer of plants, animals, germs, and people between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Detailing the expansion of trade routes, use of new technologies, and the spread of cultural belief systems.
This episode details techniques that rulers used to enhance their legitimacy and build successful states and empires in the time period 1200-1450.