Modern World History (Block 4)
Course Description:
Modern World History focuses on global developments from the onset of World War I until present day. Students will examine historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events and discuss how those events have shaped the world in which we live. Topics covered in this course include global warfare and regional conflicts, nationalist and revolutionary movements, the emergence of new nations, and issues faced by the developing world. Students will analyze information from primary and secondary sources, identify cause and effect relationships, and provide tenable explanations for global events. Outside readings and research are course focuses as well. The expectations of student work are high. Content and skills of the course are designed to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of chronological development and historical comprehension. The students are asked to articulate issues and ideas orally as well as in writing.
Units of Study:
1. World War I and the Russian Revolution (1914-1924)
2. Nationalism and Revolution Around the World (1910-1939)
3. The Rise of Totalitarianism (1919-1939)
4. World War II and its Aftermath (1939-1945)
5. The Cold War (1945-1991)
6. New Nations Emerge (1945-Present)
7. Regional Conflicts (1945-Present)
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