1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days (Modern World History)

Description 1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days Days Dive into the Modern History with 1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days! This comprehensive globally-centered interactive history lesson immerses learners in the people, events, and ideas that shaped decade of the 1870s, providing hands-on activities and engaging materials. This box is part of our Modern History Curriculum Series. What’s Inside 1870s: Around the World in 80 Days? India and the Bengal Renaissance: Explore how India’s intellectual and cultural revival shaped resistance to colonial rule and contributed to global ideas about modernity. Singapore, Hong Kong, and Isabella Bird: Follow nineteenth-century travel writer Isabella Bird through colonial ports, offering a firsthand (colonialist) look at life in Asia under British imperialism. Science and Technology during the second Scientific Revolution: Discover the innovations that transformed daily life and paved the way for modern science. Louis Pasteur: Learn how Louis Pasteur’s work in microbiology and vaccination revolutionized medicine and saved countless lives. The Paraguayan War: Uncover the devastating consequences of South America’s deadliest war and how it reshaped regional power dynamics. Monopolies and Robber Barons: Meet the industrial titans who built and broke economies while their workers and other reformers fought for fairness. Own Voices: The Lakota  Read about the Lakota people’s resistance to U.S. expansion and the powerful cultural legacy they preserved in the face of conflict. In our YA Boxes: Changing Weapons of War: Learn about advancements in weaponry Impressionism: Learn about Monet, Renoir, and Cassatt and other artists of the Impressionist art movement. Hands-On Activities: Create a Batik print Make a paper maché clock Construct a Victorian tunnel book Why Choose 1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days? Rich Historical Content: Gain a global understanding of the events, ideas, and people that ushered in the modern era. Interactive Learning: Activities like crafting, tasting, and storytelling make history come alive for students. Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this curriculum offers a hands-on approach to exploring world history. The 1870s was a turning point in world history. This lesson provides a dynamic way to explore the influences of colonialism and industrial revolution on the modern era . Perfect for Homeschool Families Designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking, 1870s: Around the World in Eighty Days is a meaningful and engaging resource for studying this pivotal era. Discover the 1870s today and continue your study of the modern era!