In this chapter I cover the cultural, economic, and political developments of East Asia in the postclassical period as evident in the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties as well as their influence and impact on the rest of East Asia (Korea, Vietnam, Japan).

Van Wie AP World Podcast

Chapter 13: The Resurgence of Empire in East Asia

In this episode I cover the major causes and effects of Imperialism seen in Africa and India as well as developments of the global economy and responses to imperialist ventures. Part 1: Motives (1:27); Part 2: India (16:50); Part 3: Africa (23:50); Part 4: US and Japan (36:28)

Chapter 32: Building of Global Empires

In this episode I cover the industrial changes, reforms, and reactions of the Ottomans, Russians, Chinese, and Japanese in the 19th Century. Part 1: Ottomans (1:26); Part 2: Russians (16:00); Chinese (27:28); Japanese (43:52)

Chapter 31: Societies at Crossroads

In this episode I cover the major causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution. Follow the times for each respective section if you would like to skip to a particular section. Part 1: Causes of Industrialization (1:25); Part 2: Innovations and New Technology (6:07); Part 3: Effects of Industrialization (10:45); Part 4: Reactions to Industrialization (39:33); Part 5: Spread Of Industrialization (48:10)

Chapter 29: Making of Industrial Society

In this episode I cover a range of revolutions and nationalist movements in both Europe and the Atlantic World. Please check below for times if you would like to fast-forward to those parts. Part 1: Enlightenment, 2:11; Part 2: Intro to Revolutions, 10:25; Part 3: American Revolution, 17:54; Part 4: French Revolution, 22:15; Part 5: Haitian Revolution, 39:40; Part 6: Latin American Revolutions, 45:50; Part 7: Women’s Rights, 55:49; Part 8: Nationalism, 1:01:50; Part 9; Unification of Italy and Germany, 1:09:34

Chapter 28: Revolutions and National States in the Atlantic World

In this episode I discuss the three Islamic Empires of the early modern period: the Ottomans, Safavids and Mughals

Chapter 27: The Islamic Empires

Qing Dynasty, Tokugawa Japan, and economic/social changes and continuities of East Asia in the early modern period.

Chapter 26: Tradition and Change in East Asia

In this Chapter, I cover the impact of Europeans on the African kingdoms, the Atlantic Slave Trade, and slavery in the Americas.

Chapter 25: Africa and the Atlantic World

In this podcast, I focus on the gaining and maintaining of power in The colonies of South America and compare it to the settlement of North America.

Chapter 24: New Worlds: The America’s and Oceania

This episode includes a summary and analysis of Chapter 23. I focus on the political, religious, and economic changes that occur in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Chapter 23: The Transformation of Europe

Welcome Period 6 AP World students!! This is a Chapter 22 summary and overview of key concepts and understandings for AP World.

Chapter 22: Transoceanic Trade and Global Connections

This Podcast is designed to supplement the classwork with key concepts from the chapters in traditions and encounters for AP World students.