European History from Renaissance to Modern

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European History Revision Sheet

1. 📌 Essentials

  • Renaissance: revival of classical learning, humanism, artistic achievements (14th-17th centuries).
  • Reformation: religiousaval initiated by Martin Luther’s 95 Theses (1517), leading to Protestantism.
  • Scientific Revolution: heliocentric model by Copernicus, Galileo’s telescopic discoveries, scientific method development.
  • Enlightenment: emphasis on reason, individual, social contract; key philosophers include Locke and Rousseau.
  • French Revolution: 1789 start, causes include inequality and debt; phases: moderate, radical, Napoleonic; outcomes include end of monarchy.
  • Industrial Revolution: began in Britain, late 18th century; mechanization of textiles, urbanization, social impacts.
  • 19th-century nationalism: unification of Italy (1861) and Germany (1871), decline of empires.
  • Imperialism: motives include economic gain, strategic advantage; Scramble for Africa, colonial rivalries.
  • World War I: 1914-1918; causes include militarism, alliances, assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
  • Treaty of Versailles: 1919; imposed reparations on Germany, redrew borders, sowed seeds for WWII.
  • World War II: 1939-1945; caused by expansionism, fascism; Holocaust, global destruction.
  • Cold War: 1947-1991; ideological conflict, nuclear arms race, proxy wars, fall of Berlin Wall (1989).
  • Post-1945: European integration (ECSC 1951, EU), decolonization, modern geopolitical shifts.

2. 🧩 Key Structures & Components

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1. What was the primary focus of the Renaissance period in European history?

2. What was the main aim of Martin Luther's 95 Theses published in 1517?

3. Which event marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?

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Scientific Revolution — mechanism?

Heliocentric theory and scientific method.

Renaissance — main features?

Revival of classical learning, humanism, art.

Renaissance — role?

Revived classical learning and art.

Reformation — start year?

1517, Martin Luther's 95 Theses.

Reformation — cause?

Religious upheaval, Martin Luther's 95 Theses.

Scientific Revolution — key discovery?

Heliocentric model by Copernicus.

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