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Pre-industrial economies and society

Industrial technologies and mechanisation

Urbanisation and demographic change

Labour, working conditions and class systems

Industrialisation and global impact

Scientific and technological advancements

Inventions that reshaped society

Communication and transportation developments

Social reforms driven by innovation

Historical trade networks

Colonial and imperial trade systems

Globalisation of markets

Exploitation, inequality and economic dependence

Housing, work and leisure

Gender roles and family structures

Technology in daily life

Social policy and quality of life

Public health before modern medicine

Medical discoveries and breakthroughs

Epidemics, pandemics and responses

Healthcare systems and access

Artistic and literary movements

Cultural identity and expression

Social reform movements

Youth and counterculture movements

Enlightenment and early political thought

Liberalism, conservatism and socialism

Nationalism and identity

Ideologies in the 20th century

Causes of major conflicts

Impacts of war on societies

Peace processes and diplomacy

International conflict resolution

Rise and governance of empires

Imperialism and colonisation

Decolonisation and independence movements

Supranational institutions

Origins of nationalism

Independence and unification movements

National identity and political change

Case studies of nationalist movements

Civil rights struggles

Social justice movements

Protest strategies and activism

Government responses and reforms

Leadership and influence

Grassroots change and community action

Innovators and disruptors

Ethical decision-making and responsibility

Political inaction and governance failures

Humanitarian crises

Environmental neglect

Social and economic consequences

MYP History Innovation and Social Change Key Definitions

Definition

Invention

A new device, idea, method, or process that someone creates for the first time. It did not exist before and is the result of creativity, problem-solving, or scientific and technical work.

Example

The light bulb
The telephone
The steam engine
The airplane
The printing press
The computer

Definition

Reform

A reform is a change made to improve society, usually by fixing problems in laws, working conditions, education, or government.

Example

Workers’ rights reforms
- Shorter working hours (e.g., 10-hour day laws)
- Limits on child labour
- Safety rules in factories
Public health reforms
- Clean water and sewer systems
- Waste removal in cities
- Regulations to prevent disease outbreaks
Education reforms
- Free public schooling
- Teacher training programs
- School attendance laws

Definition

Invention

A new device, idea, method, or process that someone creates for the first time. It did not exist before and is the result of creativity, problem-solving, or scientific and technical work.

Example

The light bulb
The telephone
The steam engine
The airplane
The printing press
The computer

Definition

Reform

A reform is a change made to improve society, usually by fixing problems in laws, working conditions, education, or government.

Example

Workers’ rights reforms
- Shorter working hours (e.g., 10-hour day laws)
- Limits on child labour
- Safety rules in factories
Public health reforms
- Clean water and sewer systems
- Waste removal in cities
- Regulations to prevent disease outbreaks
Education reforms
- Free public schooling
- Teacher training programs
- School attendance laws