Types of History To understand our culture and the culture of the past, we must look at history as something more than a mere chronicle of past events.

The AP European History course is a college-level survey course that introduces students to the rich political, cultural, social, and intellectual heritage of Europe. ~College Board

Themes in European History Interaction of Europe and the World Poverty and Prosperity Objective Knowledge and Subjective Visions. States and Other Institutions of Power Individual and Society

Major Historical Periods Period 1: 1450 to 1648 Period 2: 1648 to 1815 Period 3: 1815 to 1914 Period 4: 1914 to the Present We will follow explore these periods in order but will examine all major themes within each period! We will also examine themes across multiple periods as well.

Political History Types of government Political centralization Political leaders Electoral activities Policy making *Coincides with diplomatic history

Cultural History Cultural identity and traditions Arts and literature Forms of entertainment/recreation Fashion Educational and religious impacts *Coincides with intellectual history

Intellectual History Ideologies → “-isms” Philosophies New ideas Intellectual movements

Social History Demography → changing structure of human populations Social structures/hierarchies Gender roles Family and marriage Movements Educational and religious impacts *Coincides with economic history

Economic History Types of economies and markets Production and consumption Industry Labor Taxation