An Era of European Imperialism 1800–1914
The eriod in Perspective
The period of world history from 1800 to 1914 was char- acterized by two major developments: the growth of industrialization and Western domination of the world. The Industrial Revolution became one of the major forces for change, leading Western civilization into the industrial era that has characterized the modern world. At the same time, the Industrial Revolution created the technological means, including new weapons, by which the West achieved domination over much of the rest of the world. Primary Sources Library See pages 776–777 for primary source readings to accompany Unit 3. Use The World History Primary Source Document Library CD-ROM to find additional primary sources about An Era of European Imperialism. Zulu lodging