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Greeks beat Persia, which is why we are what we are today
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Macedonian who conquered “the world” , mixed cultures and built a huge empire
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Peace of Roman World , started by the reign of Ceaser Augustus . Allowed many artistic, tech, and cultural advances
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Came during Pax Romana. Brought Christianity , long influence
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Vision from Angel Gabriel, Mecca to Medina. Brought Islamic faith to life
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Largest empire in history, Army was terror. Adopted many cultures and spread tech.
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Spread throughout Europe, Serfs could pick workers. People hated Catholic Church and anti-semitism grew
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Built by Constantine, Byzantine capitol fell to ottoman Turks. Many converted to Islam
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Rebirth for art and tech. Beginning in Italy through Europe
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Greatest Invention of Renaissance. From Asia. 1st books printed was the Bible
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Martin Luther’s 95 thesis. Questioned Pope and Catholic Church, caused split into Lutheran and Anglican Church
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Across Globe, brought greater trade to Europe and slavery/ poor everywhere else
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13 colonies wanted rights and beat Europe
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Inspired by American Revolution, brought many enlightenment ideas
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Came from Britain. Major factories and machines mass produced textiles.
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Came out of the Industrial Revolution, showed that sickness came from bacteria. Led to vaccination and antibiotics
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North and South over “slavery”. Reunited after and abolished slavery showed republicanism works.
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Growing sense of identity, Europe had many war tools. His death by Serbia sparks ww1
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Russia communism by Vladimir, Lenin, and Bolsheviks. Brought soviet Era
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Economic crash,many countries crashed
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Nazi Germany, begin to advance into Poland. Included whole world
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America and Russia. Russia tried to spread communism, but west had democracy. Threat of Nuclear weapons. Ended with fall of communism in Russia
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Launched by Soviet Union. Started space race between U.S. and S.U.
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President fought for civil rights, peace with Cold War and advancing space program. Lyndon Johnson pursued efforts. Biggest impact being Vietnam War continuation
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Advancement in technology. New jobs and businesses. But brought new problems to the modern world