This program examines societal shifts towards imperialism, nationalism, capitalism, and egalitarianism by studying the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution, the American Revolution, and British colonialism in Africa on how people thought. Featuring leading academics and clear explanations, the video consolidates a huge amount of information, putting it into context with excellent examples. Focusing on the British Empire and the slow loosening of its grip on the world, students gain insight into how modern ideologies were formed.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 03, 2013. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Industrial Revolution and Imperialism (1:19) -- Scramble for Africa (2:02) -- British Empire (1:25) -- Nationalism and the French Revolution (2:16) -- Problems With Nationalism (2:20) -- Capitalism (2:13) -- Adam Smith, Mercantilism and Capitalism (2:51) -- Egalitarianism (1:39) -- Spread of Equality (2:58) -- Credits: Progressive Ideologies: Imperialism, Nationalism, Capitalism, Egalitarianism (0:46).