19001901

19001901 is a convention used by historians to refer to the two-year interval from 1900 to 1901, a transitional period at the turn of the 20th century. During these years, imperial powers contended for influence, and rapid technological change began to reshape politics, society, and culture across continents.

In 1900, several notable events shaped the era. The assassination of King Umberto I of Italy occurred in July, and the Paris Exposition Universelle drew global attention to science, industry, and culture. The 1900 Summer Olympics were held in Paris as part of the Exposition. The United States formalized the gold standard through the Gold Standard Act. The Boxer Rebellion in China continued during 1900, with foreign powers eventually bringing the conflict to a close in the following year under the Boxer Protocol of 1901.

The year 1901 brought several watershed developments. Queen Victoria died in January, leading to the accession of Edward VII. The Commonwealth of Australia was established on January 1, 1901, marking a major step in the federation of Australian colonies. The Boxer Protocol was signed later that year, ending the Boxer Rebellion. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in December 1901, establishing a tradition that would become a lasting part of scientific and cultural recognition. Guglielmo Marconi’s work culminated in successful transatlantic wireless communication, signaling a new era in telecommunications.

Together, 1900 and 1901 reflect the broader shift from 19th‑century patterns to 20th‑century modernization, marked by political realignments, imperial dynamics, and rapid advances in technology and culture.