Max Kalick AP European History Mr.

Mayberry 8/28/11

In Theodore Rabbis Last Days Of the Renaissance: And The March To Modernity, describes the evolution of the out dated renaissance culture to the new and efficient modern era. The renaissance was always tried to replicate the political and cultural atmosphere that ancient Rome had. Life in the renaissance was, in a nutshell, ruled and justified by the church. Never did it have a steady, lasting, and effective governing system, which was introduced in the modern era. The evolving political institution leading into the modern era was the most important transition into the Age of the Revolution. The political revolution differentiated the era from the ones before it. It permeated every sphere of life (208) Before this revolution the Church was the overall rule and education of life in Europe. It was the home of allintellectual authority of the time. (13) The church was the overall rule and still had weakness within its reign. During this revolution, new theories and institutions started to appear. New visions from people like Marx and Rousseau challenged the old aristocracy but it wasnt until late in that time period, where old traditional political regimes were losing its grasp on its people. The new political revolution changed everything and impacted everything, making it the most important force in the modern revolution. This revolution not only eradicated old political traditions, it also created new policies and theories of the government. As mentioned before, Marx and Rousseau

challenged old political regimes. These people started not only the political revolution, but also the revolution of the peoples roles in government. The new revolution was raising the awareness that governments everywhere had to become more responsive to the wishes of their people. (208) This was the answer to all political questions. This lead to the creation of systems such as Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, Nationalism and much more. These systems worked and were a benefit for their countries. This also brought new forms of propaganda through the media such as newspapers, speeches, literature, and art. The purpose of that was to stir up mass emotions and rational thoughts of the people. These systems changed the game forever, making the political revolution the most prominent in the modern revolution. The political revolution led to cities thriving led to a consumer society. When this occurred, welfare systems were capable of healing the worst deprivation. So things like the bubonic plague were now dying out and the victims were being cured of their physical and economical troubles. This revolution also led to a better infrastructure in cities. London was a prime example of this, in that It had an underground railway, an invisible sewer system, water and electricity distribution networks, plentiful public libraries, and shops that sold goods of a dazzling variety. (212) This opened up new infrastructure in cities, which contributed to their well being. The political revolution created a consumer society in its self, thus opening up new opportunities and creations to its culture. The middle ages were a different time. And as time moved on the people were seeking an end to the atmosphere of doubt and uncertainty that had prevailed for decades (155) The modern revolution was a change for the better. Better economy, industrialization soared, communications improved, and the culture simply adapted.

None of this would be possible without the political revolution. Politics changed cities and societies forever. It opened up new experiences to people and it rid of the ways and rulings of the church in society. But most of all, it started a change it political systems for the betterment of the people. As Abraham Lincoln said, Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. The people were the effect of the political cause. The people in society were changed forever from the political revolution.