Start Exploring History Between 1900 And 1909

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Start exploring history between 1900 and 1909. The only rule is that you can't write about the US. You can research what was happening in the field that you are majoring in at that time (what were the major scientific discoveries at the turn of the century?); fashion trends (what would you be wearing, and who would be making those clothes in 1905?); culinary trends (could you get a hamburger in Mexico City in 1908?); communication advances (how long would it take to get a piece of news from Johannesburg to London in 1905?). We are curious about how you do your research. Did you google it? If so - what search term did you use? If you used a book - what book is it? Ideally, you'll try to write at least 150 words about something that happened, someplace or someone - or someone, someplace during something that happened (see what I did there?). Don't worry too much about the length, the point of this exercise is to get you to practice uploading assignments here, and start thinking about the past.

Paper For Above instruction

The period between 1900 and 1909 was a time of rapid transformation across various fields, excluding the United States. Focusing on scientific advancements, fashion, culinary trends, and communication reveals how that decade shaped modern society globally. In the realm of science, one notable discovery was the development of Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity, published in 1905. This groundbreaking work challenged existing notions of space and time, profoundly influencing physics and our understanding of the universe. To research this, one might search for "Einstein theory of relativity 1905" on Google Scholar or scholarly databases, or consult books like "Einstein: His Life and Universe" by Walter Isaacson.

Fashion in the early 1900s reflected the shifting social norms and innovations in textile manufacturing. In 1905, women wore elaborate dresses with corsets, skirts, and high collars, often made by prominent European fashion houses such as couturiers in Paris. Men's fashion included tailored suits, bowler hats, and accessories aligning with the Edwardian style. Culinary trends varied globally; in Mexico City, for example, the wide availability of street food meant that a hamburger might have been accessible in upscale restaurants, but it would be a novelty compared to local tacos. To find this, a researcher might search "Mexican cuisine 1908" or look into historical food literature.

Communication advances included the widespread use of the wireless telegraph. Sending messages from Johannesburg to London in 1905 would take hours rather than days, owing to the reliability of radio waves over long distances. Researchers might search "history of wireless telegraphy" or "radio communication 1905" to learn more.

This exercise demonstrates that effective research combines the use of internet searches with consulting academic books and historical sources. It emphasizes how technological, social, and scientific developments from a century ago continue to influence our world today, encouraging us to reflect on the interconnectedness of past innovations and cultural trends.

References

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