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Course: World History Project AP® > Unit 5
Lesson 1: 5.0—An Era of RevolutionsBEFORE YOU WATCH: Unit 5 Overview – Revolutions
Google ClassroomUse the "Three Close Reads" approach as you watch the video below.
Before you watch
Before you watch the video, it’s a good idea to open and skim the video transcript. And always read the questions below so you know what to look and listen for as you watch.
While you watch
- Why was the Japanese victory over the Russians shocking?
- What was the most significant change in governance from the sixteenth century to the early nineteenth century?
- Where did industrialization begin and how did it change society?
- Why is it important to study these revolutions through social hierarchies?
- How did national sovereignty and nationalism reshape governance?
- How do the themes of technology and innovation, economic systems, humans and the environment, and governance relate to industrialization?
- How did the Meiji Restoration transform Japan?
After you watch
- There were a lot of changes that occurred in this unit, in particular changes that relate to the governance theme. But what were some things that stayed the same? What were two continuities in governance in this era?
Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch. Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.