Theme: Turning Points Task: Identify two each • Describe ...

Theme: Turning Points Turning points are major events in history that have led to lasting change.

Task: Identify two major turning points in global history and for each: ? Describe the historical circumstances surrounding the turning point ? Explain how each turning point changed the course of history (a) describe means "to illustrate something in words or tell about it" (b) explain means "to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of"

You may use any example from your study of global history. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the Neolithic Revolution, the Crusades, the Renaissance, the Encounter, the French Revolution, the Russian Revolution of 1917, World War I, creation of the modern state of Israel, Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Do not use any turning points in United States history.

Turning Point Event 1 Neolithic Revolution Historical Circumstance ? How was life like just before the event took place?

Turning Point Event 3______________________________ Historical Circumstance ? How was life like just before the event took place?

The Paleolithic Age occurred just before the Neolithic Age. During the Paleolithic Age, or Old Stone Age, humans controlled fire and made stone tools. They hunted animals and gathered wild berries (hence hunter-gathers). They also followed the seasonal movement patterns of animals, their food source. Humans were nomadic. Information (facts, details) on the event

In 1750, most people in Europe lived on small farms and produced most of their needs by hand.

Information (facts, details) on the event

During the Neolithic Revolution, the climate of the Earth became warmer. People learned to plant and domesticate animals. As a result, they could now settle on areas that were good for farming- river valleys.

LASTING CHANGES

The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain and spread to Belgium, France, Germany, the United States and Japan. It was a fundamental change in the way goods were produced, and altered the way people lived. The Industrial Revolution is a major turning point in world history. LASTING CHANGES

The Neolithic Revolution was a fundamental change in the way people lived. The shift from hunting & gathering to agriculture led to permanent settlements, the establishment of social classes, and the eventual rise of civilizations. The Neolithic Revolution is a major turning point in human history.

Many people moved to cities (urbanization). Most of needs were produced by complex machines using steam power. A new middle class arose. The use of the Factory System allowed for mass production of textiles and other goods. Mass production also allowed for lower prices on the good produced. As the Industrial Revolution grew, so did business. To meet the needs of this growth, business owners sold shares of their companies to stockholders who would share the profits and losses. The influx of capital allowed business to grow into corporations that had dealing in many different areas. Laissez-Faire Economics dominated. This was an economic philosophy begun by Adam Smith in his book, Wealth of Nations, that stated that business and the economy would run best with no interference from the government.

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