World History

What was it? The Chinese Revolution refers to the political and social transformations in China during the 20th century, leading to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 under Mao Zedong. Background  Before the Chinese Revolution, … Continue reading →

Phases of Decolonization Decolonization in Asia (1945-1950s) India & Pakistan (1947) – India’s non-violent resistance led by Gandhi & Nehru resulted in independence. Indonesia (1949) – Fought against Dutch rule after WWII. Vietnam (1954) – Ho Chi Minh’s forces defeated … Continue reading →

What is Decolonization? Definition: Decolonization refers to the process by which colonies gained independence from European imperial powers, primarily after World War II (1945-1975). Causes of Decolonization Impact of World War II (1939-1945) European powers weakened economically and militarily after … Continue reading →

Basics of Colonisation  ​Colonialism refers to the practice where a powerful nation establishes control over foreign territories, aiming to exploit their resources, labor, and markets for economic gain. This often involves the subjugation of indigenous populations and the imposition of … Continue reading →

When did it collapse? The USSR met its fateful decline in 1991 mainly due to Mikhael Gorbvachev’s economic and political reforms- Perestroika and Glasnost respectively. Factors  Led to the Disintegration of the USSR Economic Crisis – Inefficient centralized economy, shortages, … Continue reading →

What is it? The Cold War was a period of intense geopolitical tension between the United States and its allies, representing capitalist democracies, and the Soviet Union and its allies, representing communist states, Features The Cold War involved a series … Continue reading →

Basics and Parties Involved World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. Parties Involved The Axis powers included Germany, Italy, and Japan. The Allies consisted of France, Great … Continue reading →

Basics of the Russian Revolution The Russian Revolution was a series of Revolutions. The 1905 revolution was followed by the 1917 revolution. There were two revolutions in 1917 in Russia. February Revolution – Overthrew the imperial government and established a … Continue reading →

Parties Involved in the World War – I Central Powers – Mainly Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey Allied Powers –  Mainly France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and, from 1917, the United States. Causes of the First World War Expansionist Policy … Continue reading →

When the Unification of Italy Begins The initial process of Unification started with the Congress of Vienna in 1815. Factors Led to Unification Geographical Factors The geographical unity of the Italian peninsula was a natural factor that played a significant … Continue reading →