Evaluate the extent which the development of gunpowder, cannons and other technology in the 15th century could be considered a turning point in world history.

The development of gunpowder by the Chinese in the 9th century represented a major turning point in the development of human civilization. Gunpowder, which was initially created in the search for new medicines, would be massively used for military purposes during the 10th century. As historical evidence shows that it was used in fire arrows, bombs, and fire lances.

Europe would develop much more powerful weaponry based on gunpowder, including military ships during the 15th century. This firepower gave European settlers the edge while confronting their Native American Counterparts throughout all the American continent. This superiority would make colonization of America and other parts of the world possible, shaping the political global context until what we know nowadays.

the industrial revolution pushed the world into modern industrialization. it changed the course of history profoundly. it caused rapid urbanization and pushed cities and countries into development. the industrial revolution began in great britain with a series with new inventions which led to the creation of machines and mass production.

this caused the country to gain wealth and money and become an international superpower. it improved transportation and manufacturing inside the country, pushed people to live in urban areas and britain to become the most powerful nation in the world for a while.