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FREE Presentations for AP World History Unit 7: Global Conflict
This page contains links to all of the suggested topics within AP World History Unit 7: Global Conflict. These pages cover World War I, World War II, and other mass atrocities between 1900 and the present. On the AP World History test, you will need to use this information to answer questions about patterns, trends, and big ideas about the world. UNIT 7: Global Conflict (1900 – present) Shifting Power after 1900 Causes of World War I Conducting World War I Economy in the Int
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Causation in the Imperial Age for AP World History
As we reflect on what we learned about industrialization, imperialism, and migration in Unit 6, we can see a chain of causation. Without the Industrial Revolution, European countries would not have been able to create and exploit colonies deep within the African, Asia, and American continents. Imperialism and industrial technology further created the need for people to migrate from their homes for work or better opportunities. Read the Google Slides to learn about causation i
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The White Australia Policy for AP World History
The White Australia Policy is an illustrative example of the Effects of Migration topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The White Australia Policy was a series of laws and regulations implemented by the Australian government during the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the aim of restricting non-European immigration and maintaining the predominance of the white population in Australia. This policy had profou
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The Chinese Exclusion Act for AP World History
The Chinese Exclusion Act is an illustrative example of the Effects of Migration topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 stands as a landmark legislation in United States immigration history, representing the first major law to restrict immigration based on nationality and ethnicity. Enacted amid growing anti-Chinese sentiment and economic anxieties, the act had profound implication
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Italian Enclaves in North and South America for AP World History
The Italian enclaves in North and South America are an illustrative example of the Effects of Migration topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. Italian Immigration to North America The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed a significant influx of Italian immigrants to North America, driven by economic hardship and political instability in their homeland. Seeking refuge and opportunity, millions of Italians em
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Irish Immigration to North America for AP World History
The Irish immigration to North America is an illustrative example of the Effects of Migration topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The mass migration of Irish immigrants to North America during the 19th and early 20th centuries represents a seminal chapter in both Irish and American history. Fleeing economic hardship, political unrest, and famine, millions of Irish men and women sought refuge and opportunity in t
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Indian Enclaves in East and Southern Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia for AP World History
The Indian enclaves in East and Southern Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia are an illustrative example of the Effects of Migration topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The migration of Indians to regions such as East and Southern Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia has resulted in the establishment of vibrant diasporic communities that have played significant roles in shaping the cultural, economic,
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Chinese Enclaves in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, South America, and North America for AP World History
The Chinese enclaves in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, South America, and North America are an illustrative example of the Effects of Migration topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The dispersion of Chinese communities across Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, South America, and North America during the 19th and 20th centuries represents a significant aspect of global migration and cultural exchange. These diasporic
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Effects of Migration for AP World History
In the last topic, we explored the causes of migration between 1750 and 1900. This topic will explore the effects of that migration both in the countries people emigrated from and the countries people immigrated to. Read the Google Slides to learn about the effects of migration. Illustrative Examples Chinese Enclaves Indian Enclaves Irish Enclaves Italian Enclaves The Chinese Exclusion Act The White Australia Policy The Migration of Men During the period from 1750 to 1900,
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British Engineers in South Asia and Africa
The settler colonies of British engineers in South Asia and Africa is an illustrative example of the Causes of Migration in an Interconnected World topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The colonization of South Asia and Africa by British engineers during the 19th and early 20th centuries played a pivotal role in shaping the colonial landscape and infrastructure of these regions. British engineers, backed by colon
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Irish Immigration to the United States for AP World History
The Irish immigration to the United States is an illustrative example of the Causes of Migration in an Interconnected World topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. Irish immigration to the United States during the 19th century constituted one of the largest and most significant waves of migration in American history. The influx of Irish immigrants, primarily from rural regions of Ireland, was driven by a multitude o
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Italian Industrial Workers in Argentina for AP World History
The Italian industrial workers in Argentina is an illustrative example for the Causes of Migration in an Interconnected World topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. Italian industrial workers made significant contributions to Argentina’s industrialization during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawn by a combination of economic opportunities, political instability, and social factors. Italy, undergoing rapi
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Lebanese Merchants in the Americas for AP World History
The Lebanese merchants in the Americas is an illustrative example for the Causes of Migration in an Interconnected World topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. Lebanese merchants played a pivotal role in the economic and cultural landscape of the Americas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Motivated by economic opportunities, political instability, and religious persecution in their homeland, many Leban
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Japanese Agricultural Workers in the Pacific for AP World History
The Japanese agricultural workers in the Pacific is an illustrative example for the Causes of Migration in an Interconnected World topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. Japanese agricultural workers played a significant role in the development of agricultural industries across the Pacific region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Motivated by a combination of economic hardship, land scarcity, and socia
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Causes of Migration in an Interconnected World for AP World History
The rise of industrialization and new transportation technology, such as trains and steamships, led to massive migration of people both within their own countries and across the globe. People migrated for a variety of reasons. Many were searching for new economic opportunities or escaping oppression. Others were coerced into providing labor for colonial interests, such as sugar and coffee plantations. Read the Google Slides to learn about the causes of migration in an interc
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Copper Mines in Chile for AP World History
The copper mines in Chile and export of copper are an illustrative example for the Economic Imperialism topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The copper mines of Chile stand as a poignant example of the unfair trade advantages colonial powers held over resource-rich territories during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The exploitation of Chile’s abundant copper resources by European and North American colonial po
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Palm Oil from Sub-Sarahan Africa for AP World History
The export of palm oil from Sub-Saharan Africa is an illustrative example for the Economic Imperialism topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The production and exportation of palm oil from sub-Saharan Africa during the colonial era exemplifies the unequal trade advantages that colonial powers held over their colonies. Palm oil, a versatile commodity used in a wide range of products, including soaps, cosmetics, and
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Cotton from Egypt and Southeast Asia for AP World History
The use of cotton from Egypt and Southeast Asia in British textile factories is an illustrative example for the Economic Imperialism topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. Between 1750 and 1900, British textile manufacturing significantly expanded, fueled in part by the abundant supply of cotton sourced from regions such as Egypt and Southeast Asia. The cultivation and exportation of cotton from these territorie
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The Port of Buenos Aires for AP World History
The construction of the Port of Buenos Aires is an illustrative example for the Economic Imperialism topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The construction of the Port of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century marked a significant chapter in Argentina’s economic development, driven largely by the involvement of British firms. While the port’s construction facilitated trade and spurred economic growth, it also under
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The Opium Wars for AP World History
The Opium Wars is an illustrative example for the Economic Imperialism topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The Opium Wars, spanning from 1839 to 1860, were a series of conflicts between China and Western powers, primarily Britain. These wars were driven by economic interests, particularly Britain’s desire to maintain its lucrative opium trade with China. The outcomes of the Opium Wars reshaped China’s relations
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