In 1713, Peter the Great of Prussia commanded an army of over 300,000 men, fitted with the latest gunpowder technologies, and Prussia had one of the largest state bureaucracies in Europe. What does this say about the Military Revolution thesis?

MCQs on major technological developments from ancient to modern times with particular attention to social, political, and cultural contexts in Europe and the United States. Other topics include: The theory of technological determinism, the ways in which technology has defined “progress” and “civilization”, and the major ethical considerations surrounding today’s technological decisions.