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The Modern Era encompasses significant historical transformations from the Early Modern Period, with the Age of Discovery and the Enlightenment, to the Late Modern Period, marked by the Industrial Revolution and nation-state emergence. It also covers Contemporary History, reflecting on post-WWII globalization and technological advances, and the challenges of the 21st century, including the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts.
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The period from circa 1500 to 1800 marked by transformative changes in science, politics, and economics
Shift from imperial and colonial dominance to nation-states
The Late Modern Period, beginning around 1800, saw the rise of nation-states and the decline of imperial and colonial powers
The period from 1945 to the present day, characterized by globalization and technological innovation
The Modern Era has greatly influenced the colonization and cultural globalization of the world, primarily by European powers
Movements supporting Western influence
The Modern Era saw the spread of modernist ideas globally, with movements both supporting and opposing Western influence
Critiques of Western influence
Postmodernism and postcolonial theory emerged as critiques of the Eurocentric optimism of the Modern Era
The Modern Era is distinguished by its departure from the ancient and medieval worlds, driven by human endeavors to improve their condition
Political, economic, and societal progress
The Modern Era has witnessed progress in politics, industry, society, and economics, transforming the "Old World" into the "Modern" or "New World."
Technological and cultural progress
The Modern Era has also seen advancements in technology and culture, reshaping daily life and prompting a reevaluation of traditional worldviews
Landmark events
The Early Modern Period featured landmark events such as the Age of Discovery, the Enlightenment, and the Protestant Reformation
Emergence of mercantilism
The Early Modern Period also saw the emergence of mercantilism, a system of economic policies promoting national wealth and power
Industrial Revolution
The Late Modern Period was marked by the Industrial Revolution, which brought about significant advancements in industry and transportation
Geopolitical shifts
The Late Modern Period also saw significant geopolitical shifts, including the decline of imperial powers and the rise of nation-states
Economic and technological transformations
The 20th and 21st centuries have been characterized by economic and technological transformations that have reshaped daily life
Political events and challenges
The 20th and 21st centuries have also seen significant political events and challenges, such as world wars, the Cold War, and the War on Terrorism
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The ______ succeeded the Middle Ages, concluding around the year ______.
Modern Era
1500 AD
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The Modern Era is split into the ______ (circa 1500 to 1800) and the ______ (starting around 1800).
Early Modern Period
Late Modern Period
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Post-World War II, beginning in ______, ______ History is sometimes considered a separate phase or part of the ______.
1945
Contemporary
Late Modern Period
