6.2.4 Imperialism
Analyze the political, economic, and social causes and consequences of imperialism by
using historical and modern maps and other evidence to analyze and explain the causes and global consequences of nineteenth-century imperialism, including encounters between imperial powers (Europe, Japan) and local peoples in India, Africa, Central Asia, and East Asia
global consequences of nineteenth-century imperialism, including encounters between imperial powers (Europe, Japan) and local peoples in India, Africa, Central Asia, and East Asia
describing the connection between imperialism and racism, including the social construction of race; comparing British policies in South Africa and India, French policies in Indochina, and Japanese policies in Asia
analyze the responses to imperialism by African and Asian peoples
6.3.2 East Asia
Analyze the political, economic, and social transformations in East Asia by
explaining key events in the modernization of Japan (Meiji Restoration) and the impact of the Russo-Japanese War
describing key events in the decline of Qing China, including the Opium Wars and the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions.
6.3.3 Africa
Evaluate the different experiences of African societies north and south of the Sahara with imperialism (e.g., Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Congo).
7.1.1 Increasing Government and Political Power
Explain the expanding role of state power in managing economies, transportation systems, and technologies, and other social environments, including its impact of the daily lives of their citizens.
7.1.3 Twentieth Century Genocide
Use various sources including works of journalists, journals, oral histories, films, interviews, and writings of participants to analyze the causes and consequences of the genocides of Armenians, Romas (Gypsies), and Jews, and the mass exterminations of Ukrainians and Chinese.
7.1.5 Total War
Compare and contrast modern warfare and its resolution with warfare in the previous eras; include analysis of the role of technology and civilians.
7.2.1 World War I
Analyze the causes, characteristics, and long-term consequences of World War I by
analyzing the causes of the war including nationalism, industrialization, disputes over territory, systems of alliances, imperialism, and militarism
analyzing the distinctive characteristics and impacts of the war on the soldiers and people at home (See 7.1.5)
explaining the major decisions made in the Versailles Treaty and analyzing its spatial and political consequences, including the mandate system, reparations, and national self-determination around the globe
7.3.1 Russian Revolution
Determine the causes and results of the Russian Revolution from the rise of Bolsheviks through the conclusion of World War II, including the five-year plans, collectivization of agriculture, and military purges.