The making of the modern world 

Overview:

• The important features of the modern period  (1750–1918) including technological change, Imperialism and Nationalism

Depth study 1: Investigating the Industrial Revolution (1750–1914)

The technological innovations that led to the Industrial Revolution, and other conditions that influenced the industrialisation of Britain (e.g. the agricultural revolution, access to raw materials, wealthy middle class, cheap labour, transport system, and expanding empire) and of Australia (ACDSEH017)

The population movements and changing settlement patterns during the Industrial Revolution (ACDSEH080)

The experiences of men, women and children during the Industrial Revolution, and their changing way of life (ACDSEH081)

The short-term and long-term impacts of the Industrial Revolution, including global changes in landscapes, transport and communication (ACDSEH082)

Depth study 2: Investigating World War I (1914–1918)

The causes of World War I and the reasons that men enlisted to fight in the war (ACDSEH021)

The places where Australians fought and the nature of warfare during World War I, including the Gallipoli campaign (ACDSEH095)

The impact of World War I, with a particular emphasis on Australia, such as the use of propaganda to influence the civilian population, the changing role of women and the conscription debate (ACDSEH096)

The commemoration of World War I, including debates about the nature and significance of the ANZAC legend (ACDSEH097)