NCERT History – X
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Class 10 history typically covers a range of topics depending on the curriculum of the specific educational board (like CBSE, ICSE, or state boards in India). However, in general, the syllabus for Class 10 history often includes:
### 1. **Rise of Nationalism in Europe**
– **Key Figures:** Napoleon Bonaparte, Otto von Bismarck.
– **Key Events:** The French Revolution, the unification of Germany and Italy.
– **Concepts:** Nationalism, liberalism, and the impact of revolutionary ideas on Europe.
### 2. **Nationalism in India**
– **Key Figures:** Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose.
– **Key Events:** The Indian National Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement.
– **Concepts:** Colonialism, the struggle for independence, socio-economic changes in India under British rule.
### 3. **The Making of a Global World**
– **Key Topics:** The impact of colonialism on global trade, the Industrial Revolution, and the emergence of a global economy.
– **Concepts:** Globalization, imperialism, and the interconnections between different regions of the world.
### 4. **The Age of Industrialization**
– **Key Topics:** The Industrial Revolution, changes in production, labor conditions, and urbanization.
– **Concepts:** Mechanization, industrial capitalism, and the impact on society and economy.
### 5. **Print Culture and the Modern World**
– **Key Topics:** The history of print technology, the impact of print on society and culture, and the rise of new ideas.
– **Concepts:** Literacy, dissemination of knowledge, and the influence of print media on social and political movements.
### 6. **The Freedom Struggle and Post-Independence India**
– **Key Topics:** The transition from colonial rule to independence, key events and policies in post-independence India.
– **Concepts:** Nation-building, economic and social reforms, and the challenges faced by a newly independent nation.
The focus in Class 10 history is often on understanding the causes and effects of historical events, the influence of key individuals, and the broader social, political, and economic changes that shaped the modern world.