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    The Industrial Revolution in Western Europe was the transition period to new manufacturing processes in the time period from the 1750s to the time of 1820s-1840s. The industrial revolution in Japan began in about 1870, when Meiji period leaders were pressured to catch up with industrialization and life in the West. There were similarities in both countries industrialization, such as the loss of jobs and invention of new technology, as well as factors in the industrialization itself, but there were

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    Ryan Webb HIST 2311 Professor Coyle 11/21/16 Major Essay 2: Feudalism In Western Europe during the Middle Ages feudalism was the dominant social system between the 8th and 15th century. The term feudalism describes the relationships between the crown, the nobility, knights, and the peasantry. Under the feudal system, the crown provided land to the nobility for their own use. In exchange for the land, the nobility provided the crown with knights to serve in the military. At the bottom of the

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    Similarities and Difference of Japan and Western Europe Both Japan and Europe were politically similar for many reasons: Each strove to maintain a centralized government. For Japan the leader was to be called an emperor or empress who could only be a part of the royal family if they were related to the Shinto sun goddess. As for Europe, the leader was to be called a king or a queen. Like Japan, not just anybody could become royalty. Kings and queens came from a long descent of an Imperial family

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    Yes, everyone knows that Europe and Japan have many differences but did you know that they also have many similarities such as strong religions and stable economies. Without both of their strong religions and economies, things might not be the same as they are today. The biggest effect made by religion was in Europe. People’s faith in” believing that if they listened to and obeyed the church that the church would keep them safe from hell” was so strong that it kept the church in control until more

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    There was one main religion in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. This religion was Roman Catholic Christianity. It was both unifying and separating in some ways. Unlike now, religion served various functions, and was the main cultural aspect in people's lives. The Christian patriarch was more powerful than European kings, and wealthier. In the name of religion, wars were fought and people were executed. On the other hand, the church had positive effects on the society as it provided basic social

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    "Dark Age" to describe the time Europe was going through during the Middle Ages in 500AD-1500AD. Throughout the Middle Ages Europe was going through some rough times, but there were also moments of growth. For example the Black Death was a time of darkness but there were positive times like when universities were built. Although the dark ages were looked at as a negative occurrence, more events show a sign of growth. There were many events that showed that Europe was really going through a dark

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    an increase in population and improved technology led to rapid urbanization. This urban growth in 19th century Western Europe was characterized by problems such as social division and appalling living conditions, which were later accompanied by opportunities like advancements in medical science, such as the increasing knowledge of airborne disease, and improved city planning. As Europe shifts from the Industrial Revolution to urbanization, we see how this later launches European countries towards

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    ideas and values of ancient times were “reborn”. It lasted from the 14th to the 17th century. The Renaissance concluded the Middle Ages and marked the start of the modern world. It began in Italy and spread throughout Western Europe. The Renaissance significantly affected our Western Worldview with the lasting changes in technology, science, and humanism. During the Renaissance, people began to put emphasis on technology, and the many uses of it in people’s lives. With the invention of the telescope

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    The Impact of Television on Democracy in Eastern Europe After the second World War , a large part of central Europe was controlled by the Soviet Union and was forced to adapt to the Communism ideology. While the year 1989 was a turning point that some effective revolution interrupted and the Soviet hegemony was destroyed, the demand for democracy and freedom was increased and people tried to find their ways to speak out. With the development of technology, mass media emerged to help address the problem

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    The Black Plague had played significant roles in the development of Western Europe because it had impacted Europe positively by making it a better and stronger place afterwards. The Black Plague is the most substantial disease that the Western civilization had till date caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. It had impacted so many lives in the development of Western Europe. Labor was all of a sudden of much more noteworthy quality than it had been some time recently. Without precedent

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