Thematic Essay Global 10

Before you start writing! Read the entire question. Read the entire question. Determine what it is they are asking. Determine what it is they are asking. Brainstorm - write down all your knowledge of the topic. Brainstorm - write down all your knowledge of the topic. Break your ideas into your three best arguments. Break your ideas into your three best arguments. Introduction - this includes your thesis statement. Introduction - this includes your thesis statement. Conclusion - sum up your entire essay. Conclusion - sum up your entire essay.

Change Neolithic Revolution - 11,000 years ago, people stop being nomads, develop farming, domesticate animals, permanent settlements resulting in civilization. Neolithic Revolution - 11,000 years ago, people stop being nomads, develop farming, domesticate animals, permanent settlements resulting in civilization. Industrial Revolution - In the 1700’s in England, machines made goods replace hand made goods. This resulted in urbanization, working & living conditions, higher standard of living. Industrial Revolution - In the 1700’s in England, machines made goods replace hand made goods. This resulted in urbanization, working & living conditions, higher standard of living. The Agricultural Revolution started the Industrial Revolution The Agricultural Revolution started the Industrial Revolution

Change Change The Scientific Revolution - through the Scientific Method people learned to question the Church and ancient Philosophers. The Scientific Revolution - through the Scientific Method people learned to question the Church and ancient Philosophers. Geocentric, heliocentric theories. Geocentric, heliocentric theories. Copernicus & Galileo. Copernicus & Galileo. The Enlightenment - People rejected monarchs and supported democracy. New ways of viewing authority, power, government and law. The Enlightenment - People rejected monarchs and supported democracy. New ways of viewing authority, power, government and law.

Change John Locke - Natural Rights (Life, liberty & Property.) John Locke - Natural Rights (Life, liberty & Property.) Baron de Montesquieu Separation of powers in government to Judicial, executive and legislative. Baron de Montesquieu Separation of powers in government to Judicial, executive and legislative. Voltaire - Freedom of press & religion. Voltaire - Freedom of press & religion. Mary Wollstonecraft fought for Women rights. Mary Wollstonecraft fought for Women rights.

Turning Points Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus Start European colonization of the Americas. Columbian Exchange is the exchange of foods, plants, animals & disease between Europe and America. Columbian Exchange is the exchange of foods, plants, animals & disease between Europe and America. Triangular Trade - Goods. Slaves and product are traded between Europe Africa and America. Triangular Trade - Goods. Slaves and product are traded between Europe Africa and America.

French Revolution Starts with the Enlightenment in France. Starts with the Enlightenment in France. People demand representation. People demand representation. End the Monarch and try to create a democracy. End the Monarch and try to create a democracy. Robespierre and “The Reign of Terror”. Robespierre and “The Reign of Terror”.

Turning Points Collapse of the Soviet Union - the collapse of Communism in the USSR started the end of Communism in Europe. Collapse of the Soviet Union - the collapse of Communism in the USSR started the end of Communism in Europe. Mikhail Gorbachev policy of Perestroika brought freedoms to Soviet people and markets. Mikhail Gorbachev policy of Perestroika brought freedoms to Soviet people and markets.

Belief Systems Hinduism - 3,000 years old and is focused in India. Polytheism is the belief in Hinduism - 3,000 years old and is focused in India. Polytheism is the belief in more than one God. more than one God. Buddhism - The four Nobles Truth. Buddhism - The four Nobles Truth. Judaism - Monotheistic belief that they are the chosen one. Judaism - Monotheistic belief that they are the chosen one. Christianity - Jesus is the son of God. Is Monotheistic. Christianity - Jesus is the son of God. Is Monotheistic. Islam - Five Pillars of faith and Mohammad is the founder. Islam - Five Pillars of faith and Mohammad is the founder.

Geography & Environment Early River Civilization Early civilization grew up around rivers. They supply irrigation, power, transportation and protection. (Fertile Crescent) Early River Civilization Early civilization grew up around rivers. They supply irrigation, power, transportation and protection. (Fertile Crescent) Archipelago - Island chains need raw materials, & great defense. Archipelago - Island chains need raw materials, & great defense. Industrialization in Britain Britain's natural resources, river systems, canals, harbors and raw materials help the Industrial Revolution. Industrialization in Britain Britain's natural resources, river systems, canals, harbors and raw materials help the Industrial Revolution.

Industrial Revolution & the Environment New sources of energy often create new forms of pollution. New sources of energy often create new forms of pollution. Urbanization creates unsanitary cities. Urbanization creates unsanitary cities. Disease increases in unsanitary conditions. Disease increases in unsanitary conditions.

Economic Systems Traditional Economy - all needs are provided by farm.This uses the Barter System. Traditional Economy - all needs are provided by farm.This uses the Barter System. Manorialism - Medieval system based on a manor and the villages that surround the land. Manorialism - Medieval system based on a manor and the villages that surround the land. Mercantilism - When your country builds up it’s money supply. Mercantilism - When your country builds up it’s money supply. This is done by exporting more than you import. This is done by exporting more than you import.

Capitalism vs. Communism Capitalism - the factors of production are owned privately and operated for a profit. The United States & England Communism - the factors of production are owned by the government. People can’t make business decision, only the government. The Soviet Union & Communist china.

Political Systems Monarchy - Kings or Queen exercise central power. Absolute Monarch has divine Rights and total control. Monarchy - Kings or Queen exercise central power. Absolute Monarch has divine Rights and total control. Feudalism - Europe & Japan in Peasants belong to lords and pay taxes, work for defense and work on estate. Feudalism - Europe & Japan in Peasants belong to lords and pay taxes, work for defense and work on estate.

Democracy People pick leaders through voting. People pick leaders through voting. All power is in the hands of the people. All power is in the hands of the people. Guarantees freedom of press, religion, speech and assemble. Guarantees freedom of press, religion, speech and assemble. Promotes individuality Promotes individuality It is the government of The West today. This includes the United States. It is the government of The West today. This includes the United States. Democracy Democracy

Totalitarianism This includes Communism, Nazism, Fascism, Authoritarianism. This includes Communism, Nazism, Fascism, Authoritarianism. There are no freedom. There are no freedom. People have no say in government. People have no say in government. People do not have the right of free speech, freedom of the press. People do not have the right of free speech, freedom of the press. Government control people with fear and violence. Government control people with fear and violence.

Imperialism Britain in India Britain in India British controlled India since British tried to destroy Indian culture. British tried to destroy Indian culture. Gandhi led a peaceful nationalist movement Gandhi led a peaceful nationalist movement European Powers in Africa Berlin Conference of 1845 divided up Africa. Destroyed culture, family, history, language

Imperialistic Rivalry. Cause of World War I. Cause of World War I. Especially France and Germany. Especially France and Germany. Conflict over territory in Africa and trade. Conflict over territory in Africa and trade. Also, natural resources and markets. Also, natural resources and markets.

Justice and Human Rights Code of Hammurabi - One set of laws for all carved on a pillar. Code of Hammurabi - One set of laws for all carved on a pillar. First major collection of laws in history. First major collection of laws in history. Irish Potato Famine - blight killed potato crop in 1840’s. Irish Potato Famine - blight killed potato crop in 1840’s. Created widespread famine. British, who controlled the island exported food as population starved to death.

Human Rights Tiananmen Square - In Beijing china, students help a protest. Tiananmen Square - In Beijing china, students help a protest. They demanded greater say in the government. They demanded greater say in the government. Wanted more democratic government. Wanted more democratic government. Chinese government answered with tanks and guns. Killed many protester. Chinese government answered with tanks and guns. Killed many protester.

Science and Technology Neolithic Revolution Farming, permanent structures and society. Neolithic Revolution Farming, permanent structures and society. Invention of the Printing Press. Mass production of literature. Invention of the Printing Press. Mass production of literature. Higher literacy rate Higher literacy rate Spread of political ideas. Spread of political ideas. Spread of Christianity. Spread of Christianity.