Page-2 of GS-I: Modern World History
Explain the meaning of Ancien Regime and seigneurial system in context with pre-revolution France? What happened to them when revolution broke out in France?
The term Ancien Regime describes the structure, politics, and powers of French society before the French Revolution. Society was split into a hierarchy of social classes with the king at the top, followed by the First Estate of the Catholic ..
What was India’s role in the two World Wars? Why was India involved?
Two historical events that permanently changed the course of history were the First and Second World Wars. Although Indian soldiers made a significant contribution to the war, their work is not well acknowledged in India. Background of world wars: The ..
“The Cold War was a clash of economic systems as much as it was a clash of superpowers.” Evaluate how economic considerations shaped the strategies of the USA and USSR.
The Cold War, often viewed as a geopolitical standoff between the USA and the USSR, was also fundamentally a contest between contrasting economic ideologies: capitalism and communism. This ideological divergence not only underpinned the political and military strategies of both ..
“The Treaty of Versailles laid the groundwork for World War II.” Critically discuss the provisions of the Treaty and their implications for international peace and security.
The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, aimed to establish lasting peace following World War I but inadvertently sowed the seeds for future conflict. The treaty’s harsh terms and punitive measures against Germany created deep resentment and economic hardship, destabilizing ..
“The rise of nationalism in the 20th century led to both liberation and oppression.” Evaluate this statement with examples from different regions of the world.
The rise of nationalism in the 20th century played a dual role, acting as both a force for liberation and a cause of oppression, impacting various regions around the world in profound ways. Liberation Movements: Nationalism was a driving force ..
“The creation of the United Nations marked a significant evolution in international diplomacy.” Assess the role of the UN in conflict resolution and peacekeeping post-World War II.
The establishment of the United Nations (UN) in 1945 was a landmark event in the evolution of international diplomacy, aiming to foster international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. The UN has played a central role in conflict resolution and peacekeeping ..
Key economic changes that preceded the Industrial Revolution
Three great sets of economic changes preceded the industrial revolution and made it inevitable. These changes were in commerce, in agriculture and in industry. All these changes occurred first in England. The commercial revolution had developed before 1715. Banking and ..
The process of political radicalization in Syria was initiated during the era of the French mandate, the legacy of which was almost a guarantee of Syria's political instability. Discuss
Mandate system is a system in which the governing country acts as a trustee until the inhabitant country would be able to stand up on their own. At that time mandate would be terminated and an independent state would be ..
American Revolution was a natural and even expected event in the history of colonial people who had come of age. Comment.
The above statement implies that American Revolution was NOT an abrupt break but was a natural and even expected event in the history of Americans. Coming of age means a transition from adolescence to adulthood. The comment on this statement ..
Why there is historical debate over the use of the term ‘Schlieffen Plan’ to describe Germany’s actions in World War I?
Schlieffen Plan was the German plan to avoid a two-front war by concentrating troops in the West and quickly defeating the French and then, if necessary, rushing those troops by rail to the East to face the Russians before they ..