👑Land BASED Empires🏰 AP World History Unit 3

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How Empires Rose and Shaped the World: 1450-1750 🌍🏰

We look at the history of the world's greatest empires from 1450 to 1750! In this video, we explore how the use of gunpowder, cannons, and advanced trade strategies enabled empires like the Manchu, Mughal, Ottoman, and Safavids to expand across continents. 🌐⚔️

Discover the key strategies these empires used to grow powerful, including the development of bureaucratic elites and military professionals, and how they used art, architecture, and religion to maintain control. 🎨🕌

We also discuss the innovative tax systems that funded their expansions and delve into the significant religious transformations that marked this era. Plus, don't miss out on understanding the darker side of empire building, including its impact on indigenous populations, the environment, and the role of disease in shaping societies. 😷🌳

Key Highlights:

Siege of Constantinople and its impact 🏰💣
The role of the devshirme system in the Ottoman Empire 📜
Architectural marvels like the Taj Mahal 🏛️
The effects of the Protestant Reformation and the Sunni-Shi’a split 🔥☪️
Environmental changes due to massive deforestation 🌲🔥
Cultural syncretism examples like the Virgin of Guadalupe 🕊️🌎

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