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During the Industrial Age, Europe became the economic center of the world, impacting global economics, while regions like Japan, Russia, and North America also industrialized. Colonies focused on raw material production, and steam power boosted the significance of distant territories. Mercantilism shifted to free trade policies in Western Europe. Industrialization altered labor practices and quality of life. Labor evolved from physical to mental and emotional aspects. Wealth shifted from land ownership to factory ownership. Women's roles in the working class changed. The Revolutions of 1848 had a significant impact on European politics. Democratization led to universal suffrage by the middle of the 20th century, empowering the middle class in politics. Accountability in democracies contrasts with despotic monarchies.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the changes in the Industrial Age. Europe emerges as the economic center of the world, influencing global economics. Other regions like Japan, Russia, and North America also industrialize. European colonies focus on producing raw materials, leading to a shift in production. Steam power enhances the economic significance of distant colonies. Mercantilism gives way to free trade policies in Western Europe. Industrialization impacts life quality and shifts in labor practices are observed.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various forms of labor, including physical, mental, and emotional labor. They highlight the evolution of physical labor from factory work to office labor, emphasizing the need for specialized roles in tracking job assignments in large organizations. The concept of wealth is explored, noting that owning land was traditionally a sign of wealth, but wealth can now be attained through owning factories or producing resources. The role of women in the working class is noted, with a shift towards domesticity becoming a status symbol. The speaker criticizes the omission of the Revolutions of 1848 by Amsco, highlighting its significant impact on European politics and the progression towards democratic states in Western and Central Europe by the early 20th century. The segment also touches on the potato famine in Ireland, which led to widespread repercussions across Europe in 1848.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the process of democratization leading to universal suffrage, including male suffrage and later women’s suffrage by the middle of the 20th century. The expansion of the middle class becomes influential in politics, prompting political leaders to adapt policies to appease them. Democracy provides more means for people to hold their governments accountable compared to despotic monarchies. The video ends with a quick summary and the speaker signing off.