UNIt 7 Flashcards
What significant strides were made by researchers in various scientific fields?
Advancements in medicine, physics, and engineering
Disseminated globally through academic journals and conferences.
How did the development of the telegraph and telephone impact scientific research?
Facilitated faster communication among scientists, leading to collaborative research and quicker dissemination of findings.
What was the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 significant for?
Revolutionized medicine and was rapidly adopted worldwide, saving countless lives.
What historical event laid the groundwork for scientific advancements?
The Industrial Revolution promoted a culture of innovation and experimentation.
What was showcased by the Manhattan Project during WWII?
Scientific collaboration leading to rapid technological advancements with global implications.
What role do international organizations like the World Health Organization play?
Promote scientific research and public health initiatives globally.
How did new modes of communication, like radio and television, affect information spread?
Allowed for the rapid spread of information and ideas across vast distances.
What transportation advancements reduced travel time and facilitated trade?
Steam engine and airplanes.
What was the economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad in the U.S.?
Significantly impacted economic growth and migration patterns.
What was the impact of the Suez Canal on global trade?
Affected global trade routes and the movement of goods and people.
What role did the internet play in communication in the late 20th century?
A revolutionary communication tool that further shrank the world.
True or False: The telegraph had no significant impact during the American Civil War.
False.
What was the estimated death toll of the 1918 influenza pandemic?
Approximately 50 million deaths worldwide.
What did the 1918 influenza pandemic highlight about global health?
The interconnectedness of global health and the need for international cooperation in disease prevention.
What historical conditions facilitated the rapid spread of the 1918 influenza virus?
Troop movements and crowded living conditions after World War I.
What was the role of scientific innovations post-pandemic?
Led to advancements in public health policies.
What organization was established in the U.S. post-pandemic?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How did advanced military technologies change warfare dynamics during WWI and WWII?
Drastically changed warfare dynamics with tanks, airplanes, and chemical weapons.
What are total war strategies?
Involve mobilizing entire nations’ resources, leading to unprecedented levels of wartime casualties.
What exemplified the devastating impact of modern warfare during WWI?
The Battle of the Somme (1916) with over one million casualties.
What necessity led to the emergence of the concept of total war?
Sustaining prolonged conflicts during both World Wars.
What role did propaganda play during wartime?
Justified military actions and rallied public support for the war effort.
What marked a significant turning point in military technology and warfare ethics?
The use of atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
What characterized European dominance in global politics by the early 20th century?
Colonial empires and economic influence.
