History Assignment

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- The 18th century witnessed a number of revolutions throughout the world. Name three and describe how they were connected. What connected the revolutions ideologically? Economically? Politically? What significance did these revolutions have for non-Europeans?

- Eurocentric (and Anglo-centric) explanations for early industrialization in Britain often privilege the uniquely inventive character of the British inventors. What were three other factors that influenced the rise of industry in Britain? Which conditions did Britain share with other countries? Which conditions differentiated Britain from 1. other European countries 2. non-European countries?

-How did the Columbian Exchange impact the industrial revolution? How did changes in agriculture, population, and trade result in new possibilities for industrial growth? How did Enlightenment thinkers interpret this change?

- Early globalization (during the period we've been studying) is often interpreted in a Eurocentric context. In this view, non-European peoples, environments, and cultures were changed by European interactions, but Europe remained largely unaltered. Describe three examples where the reverse is true. Explain how Europe/Europeans were changed, why that change occurred, and its significance.