World History

World History is an in-depth study of our global community's past, emphasizing the people and events that changed past societies, and how these changes affect our modern society. This course examines world events, decisions, outcomes, and relationships ranging from the year 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by the European powers, the wars that changed empires, and the ideas that led to independence movements and globalization.  The course will illuminate connections between our lives and those of our ancestors around the world. Students will uncover patterns of behavior, identify historical trends and themes, explore historical movements and concepts, and test theories.

World History is a graduation requirement.