1914+to+Present

20th Century Nationalism The West Russia and China Latin America

Major Changes - Decline of traditional centers of civilization (Ottomans, Austro-Hungary, Russian Empire) - New Nations (changing political boundaries) ---> but many regional unions (most prominent being European Union) - Collapse of European dominance - New technological advances (weapons, agriculture, communications, transportation) - Explosive population growth ---> greater degree of urbanization - Rise of consumerism and big business - General globalization

Major Continuties - Lingering Cultural Debates (Western ideas vs. traditional ideas and cultures) - Nationalism - some economies still staying true to older agricultural techniques - increasing inequalities between social classes - fundamentalism and resistance to change - Nations still rely on older historical cultures (i.e. America does not accept pacts limiting its own autonomy and authority)