Modern Life: Crash Course European History

The video explores the transition to modern life in 19th-century Europe, highlighting technological advancements like automobiles and aspirin, demographic shifts due to birth control, and the evolving roles of women in society. It discusses the rise of mass society, political scandals, and the feminist movements advocating for women's rights and suffrage. The video questions the definition of modernity and its implications.

What role did public education play in improving women's lives in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

What were the societal perceptions of women who sought higher education and professional careers?

How did the suffragist movement evolve in the early 20th century, and what were its key events?

Discuss the impact of technological advancements on urban life in Europe.