Our World: The Modern Era (1750-present) Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own reason! This is the motto of the Enlightenment. Immanuel Kant, German philosopher (1724-1804) Comprehension Questions: 1. What are the major features and trends of the Modern Era? What were the main causes of humanity’s revolution from agrarian societies to modernity? 2. Why is the 20th century considered a century of crisis? Linked Definitions: For Further Exploration: Gapminder, a site founded by Hans Rosling, allows you to examine global changes in the modern era through a variety of interactive statistical See its and Wealth of “Health Nations” in particular: . To hear the author David Christian explain what big history is, watch his TED talk: . Big thought question #2
Our World: The Modern Era (1750-present) Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own reason! This is the motto of the Enlightenment. Immanuel Kant, German philosopher (1724-1804) Comprehension Questions: 1. What are the major features and trends of the Modern Era? What were the main causes of humanity’s revolution from agrarian societies to modernity? 2. Why is the 20th century considered a century of crisis? Linked Definitions: For Further Exploration: Gapminder, a site founded by Hans Rosling, allows you to examine global changes in the modern era through a variety of interactive statistical See its “Health and Wealth of Nations” in particular: . To hear the author David Christian explain what big history is, watch his TED talk: . Big thought question #2
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