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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
Use the "Three Close Reads" approach as you watch the video below.
Use the “Three Close Reads” approach as you watch the video below (next in the lineup!). If you want to learn more about this strategy, click here.
First read: preview and skimming for gist
Before you watch, you should skim the transcript first. The skim should be very quick and give you the gist (general idea) of what the video is about. You should be looking at the title, thumbnails, pictures, and first few seconds of the video for the gist.
Second read: key ideas and understanding content
Now that you’ve skimmed the video transcript and taken a quick peek at the video, you should preview the questions you will be answering. These questions will help you get a better understanding of the concepts and arguments that are presented in the video. Keep in mind that when you watch the video, it is a good idea to write down any vocab you read or hear that is unfamiliar to you.
By the end of the second close read, you should be able to answer the following questions:
- 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?
Third read: evaluating and corroborating
Finally, here are some questions that will help you focus on why this video matters and how it connects to other content you’ve studied.
At the end of the third read, you should be able to respond to these questions:
- 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.