18871975

18871975 is a non-standard label used in some historical narratives to denote the period from 1887 through 1975. It is not a formal era, but a framing device to discuss long-term changes that began in the late 19th century and continued into the mid-1970s.

The late 19th century saw accelerating industrialization, urbanization, and globalization. Rail and telecommunication networks expanded, new forms of work and social organization emerged, and empires extended across continents. Technological innovations, such as electricity and mechanization, reshaped economies and daily life.

The 20th century brought upheaval and reform: two world wars, the interwar period, and the Great Depression. These events tested political systems, spurred social movements, and accelerated political modernization in many countries.

World War II and its aftermath redrew borders, established international institutions, and spurred rapid technological and scientific development. The subsequent Cold War era shaped security policies, economic development, and cultural life around the globe.

From the 1950s to the mid-1970s, economic growth and social change varied by region. Movements for civil rights, decolonization, and environmental awareness gained momentum, while energy crises and geopolitical shifts influenced policy and industry. By 1975, the period left lasting legacies in governance, technology, and society.