SST
HISTORY
CHAPTER 1
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
�KEYWORDS (use directly in answers)
Nation-state, Nationalism, Liberalism, Conservatism, Romanticism, Zollverein, Plebiscite, Absolutist rule, Suffrage
�IMPORTANT TIMELINE
1789 – French Revolution
1815 – Congress of Vienna
1834 – Zollverein formed
1848 – Revolutions of Liberals
1871 – Unification of Germany
1861 – Unification of Italy
�UNIVERSAL ANSWER LINES
“Nationalism in Europe emerged as a result of political and cultural unity.”
“Liberalism stood for individual freedom and equality before law.”
“The Congress of Vienna aimed to restore monarchies and suppress nationalism.”
“Romanticism helped in shaping a sense of collective national identity.”
“Economic unity strengthened political unity, as seen in the Zollverein.”
�IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER (Boards)
Always connect culture + politics
Germany & Italy unification = LONG ANSWER FAV
Don’t forget role of middle class
Mention language, folk traditions, symbols
� CHAPTER 2
Nationalism in India
�KEYWORDS
Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Satyagraha, Khilafat Movement, Simon Commission, Dandi March, Swaraj, Boycott
�TIMELINE (VERY HIGH WEIGHTAGE)
1915 – Gandhi returns to India
1916 – Lucknow Pact
1917 – Champaran Satyagraha
1919 – Jallianwala Bagh massacre
1920 – Non-Cooperation Movement
1930 – Civil Disobedience Movement (Dandi March)
1931 – Gandhi-Irwin Pact
�UNIVERSAL LINES
, “Indian nationalism developed as a mass movement under Gandhian leadership.”
“The Non-Cooperation Movement aimed to oppose British rule through peaceful means.”
“The Jallianwala Bagh incident exposed the brutal nature of colonial rule.”
“Different social groups participated with different hopes and expectations.”
“Nationalism united people but also revealed internal differences.”
�BOARD TIPS
Always mention peasants, workers, tribals, women
For 5–8 markers → CAUSE → EVENT → IMPACT
Gandhiji = central figure, don’t skip him
� CHAPTER 3
The Making of a Global World
(as per rationalised syllabus – focus on trade, colonisation, world economy)
�KEYWORDS
Globalisation, Colonialism, Indentured labour, Silk routes, Capitalism, Great Depression
�TIMELINE
Pre-modern world – Silk Routes
19th century – Industrialisation & colonial trade
1929 – Great Depression
�UNIVERSAL LINES
“The global world evolved through trade, migration and cultural exchange.”
“Colonialism reshaped the economies of Asia, Africa and Latin America.”
“The Great Depression led to economic instability and unemployment.”
“Indentured labour was a new form of coerced migration.”
�EXAM FOCUS
Difference between pre-modern / modern world
Impact on India
Great Depression = short answer fav
� CHAPTER 4
The Age of Industrialisation
�KEYWORDS
Industrial Revolution, Proto-industrialisation, Factories, Hand labour, Guilds, Industrialists
�TIMELINE
18th century – Industrial Revolution in Britain
19th century – Expansion to other countries
�UNIVERSAL LINES
“Industrialisation transformed production and labour systems.”
“Hand labour continued to coexist with machines and factories.”
“Industrialists preferred workers who were skilled and disciplined.”
HISTORY
CHAPTER 1
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
�KEYWORDS (use directly in answers)
Nation-state, Nationalism, Liberalism, Conservatism, Romanticism, Zollverein, Plebiscite, Absolutist rule, Suffrage
�IMPORTANT TIMELINE
1789 – French Revolution
1815 – Congress of Vienna
1834 – Zollverein formed
1848 – Revolutions of Liberals
1871 – Unification of Germany
1861 – Unification of Italy
�UNIVERSAL ANSWER LINES
“Nationalism in Europe emerged as a result of political and cultural unity.”
“Liberalism stood for individual freedom and equality before law.”
“The Congress of Vienna aimed to restore monarchies and suppress nationalism.”
“Romanticism helped in shaping a sense of collective national identity.”
“Economic unity strengthened political unity, as seen in the Zollverein.”
�IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER (Boards)
Always connect culture + politics
Germany & Italy unification = LONG ANSWER FAV
Don’t forget role of middle class
Mention language, folk traditions, symbols
� CHAPTER 2
Nationalism in India
�KEYWORDS
Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Satyagraha, Khilafat Movement, Simon Commission, Dandi March, Swaraj, Boycott
�TIMELINE (VERY HIGH WEIGHTAGE)
1915 – Gandhi returns to India
1916 – Lucknow Pact
1917 – Champaran Satyagraha
1919 – Jallianwala Bagh massacre
1920 – Non-Cooperation Movement
1930 – Civil Disobedience Movement (Dandi March)
1931 – Gandhi-Irwin Pact
�UNIVERSAL LINES
, “Indian nationalism developed as a mass movement under Gandhian leadership.”
“The Non-Cooperation Movement aimed to oppose British rule through peaceful means.”
“The Jallianwala Bagh incident exposed the brutal nature of colonial rule.”
“Different social groups participated with different hopes and expectations.”
“Nationalism united people but also revealed internal differences.”
�BOARD TIPS
Always mention peasants, workers, tribals, women
For 5–8 markers → CAUSE → EVENT → IMPACT
Gandhiji = central figure, don’t skip him
� CHAPTER 3
The Making of a Global World
(as per rationalised syllabus – focus on trade, colonisation, world economy)
�KEYWORDS
Globalisation, Colonialism, Indentured labour, Silk routes, Capitalism, Great Depression
�TIMELINE
Pre-modern world – Silk Routes
19th century – Industrialisation & colonial trade
1929 – Great Depression
�UNIVERSAL LINES
“The global world evolved through trade, migration and cultural exchange.”
“Colonialism reshaped the economies of Asia, Africa and Latin America.”
“The Great Depression led to economic instability and unemployment.”
“Indentured labour was a new form of coerced migration.”
�EXAM FOCUS
Difference between pre-modern / modern world
Impact on India
Great Depression = short answer fav
� CHAPTER 4
The Age of Industrialisation
�KEYWORDS
Industrial Revolution, Proto-industrialisation, Factories, Hand labour, Guilds, Industrialists
�TIMELINE
18th century – Industrial Revolution in Britain
19th century – Expansion to other countries
�UNIVERSAL LINES
“Industrialisation transformed production and labour systems.”
“Hand labour continued to coexist with machines and factories.”
“Industrialists preferred workers who were skilled and disciplined.”
