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History Cheatsheet

The document is a cheat sheet for Class 10 History covering key topics such as the rise of nationalism in Europe and India, the making of a global world, and the age of industrialization. It highlights important figures, events, and movements, including the unification of Germany and Italy, the Indian National Congress, and the impact of industrialization. Additionally, it provides exam tips for effective studying and answering questions.

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History Cheatsheet

The document is a cheat sheet for Class 10 History covering key topics such as the rise of nationalism in Europe and India, the making of a global world, and the age of industrialization. It highlights important figures, events, and movements, including the unification of Germany and Italy, the Indian National Congress, and the impact of industrialization. Additionally, it provides exam tips for effective studying and answering questions.

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Class 10 History Cheat Sheet

CLASS 10 HISTORY: CONCISE CHEAT SHEET 1) The Rise of Nationalism in Europe -


Nationalism: loyalty to a nation with common culture, language, history. - Factors: French
Revolution & Napoleonic wars, spread of ideas (liberty, fraternity), growth of print
culture, economic changes, role of intellectuals. - Unification of Germany: Otto von
Bismarck, 'blood and iron', realpolitik, wars (with Denmark, Austria, France 1870-71). -
Unification of Italy: Carbonari, Mazzini, Garibaldi, Cavour; role of popular movements and
diplomatic strategy. 2) Nationalism in India - Diverse forms: cultural revivalism,
moderate constitutional politics, radical/violent strands, mass movements. - Key phases:
Early reformers & social reform movements; Indian National Congress formation (1885);
Moderates (constitutional methods) vs Extremists (assertive politics). - Important
movements/events: Partition of Bengal (1905) & Swadeshi movement, Non-Cooperation
(1920-22), Civil Disobedience (1930-34), Quit India (1942). - Role of leaders: Gandhi
(Satyagraha, non-cooperation, civil disobedience), Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose (Swaraj,
INA), Ambedkar (Dalit rights). - Peasant & worker movements: Champaran, Kheda; labour
strikes they broadened the base of nationalist movement. - Role of press, songs,
stories, symbols in popularising nationalism. 3) The Making of a Global World - Expansion
of global trade and the rise of industrial capitalism. - Old and new forms of trade:
mercantilism to free trade. - Role of colonies in supplying raw materials and as markets.
- Impact: integration of world markets, migration (indentured labor, immigrants), growth
of multinational companies, uneven development and poverty in colonies. - Transport &
communication: steamships, railways, telegraph; helped globalization. 4) The Age of
Industrialisation - Industrial Revolution: origins in Britain mechanisation of textile
production, factory system. - Key changes: shift from hand production to machine
production; new energy sources (coal, steam); urbanisation; changes in labour (factory
workers, child labour). - Social effects: growth of middle class and working class, labour
movements, trade unions. - Industrialisation in colonies: limited, dependent on imperial
policies; development of some industries in India (jute, cotton mills) but mostly
extractive economy. Exam tips: - Remember dates & acts (e.g., 1905 Partition, 1930 Dandi
March year), major leaders and their slogans. - Use cause-effect-answer structure for 3/5
marker questions. - Learn one or two case studies (e.g., Champaran, Salt Satyagraha) with
names, place, year, outcome.

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