Modern World-I — Important Questions

England

The Industrial Revolution began in England around 1750 AD. England was ideally suited for this revolution because English merchants had accumulated huge wealth through overseas trade and colonies. The colonies provided raw materials and acted as markets for finished goods. England also had abundant natural resources like coal and iron, which were essential for running industries. Additionally, England had a stable political system and a growing population that provided both workers and consumers. France, Germany, and Italy industrialized later, following England's lead.

13

America had 13 colonies when they declared independence from Britain in 1776. These 13 colonies had formed around the 16th century when Europeans settled in America due to religious persecution and economic opportunities. Each colony had local assemblies to manage their affairs. The colonies were suffering under British economic policies and taxation without representation in the British Parliament. The representatives of these 13 colonies met in the Continental Congress and declared independence, forming what is now the United States of America.

Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck was known as the 'Iron Chancellor' during German unification. He earned this nickname because of his 'Blood and Iron' policy, which emphasized the use of military force to achieve German unification. As Prime Minister under Kaiser William I, Bismarck modernized the Prussian army and used it strategically to unite German states under Prussian leadership. He defeated Denmark, Austria, and France in successive wars to achieve complete German unification by 1871. Kaiser William I was the King who became Emperor, Napoleon III was the French ruler, and Garibaldi was involved in Ita

Three

French society before the French Revolution was divided into three estates. The First Estate consisted of the Clergy or Church officials, the Second Estate included the Nobility, and the Third Estate comprised the Commoners including peasantry, city workers, and the middle class. The first two estates enjoyed many privileges and were exempt from most taxes, while the Third Estate, which formed the majority of the population, bore the heavy burden of taxation. This unequal system was one of the major causes of the French Revolution as the Third Estate demanded equality and an end to special pri