The most distinguishing characteristic of the Contemporary Period is the technological explosion that advanced humanity exponentially from January 1, 1900 to TODAY. The College Board throws a ton of tech at you here. And, this is the easiest section to skip past… “Oh yeah, phones… internet… I get it.” BUT, THERE MIGHT NOT BE A MORE IMPACTFUL SECTION THAN THIS ONE!!!! So, make sure you know the new Communications, Energies, Birth Controls, Agricultural and Medical innovations of the Contemporary Period.

1. RADIO
2. CELLULAR
3. INTERNET
4. NUCLEAR POWER
5. BIRTH CONTROL PILL

1. GLOBALIZATION TECH FROM HEIMLER’S HISTORY

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