World History II - L1

World History II emphasizes the emergence of modern world patterns and the degree to which the world moves towards a global civilization from approximately 1500 CE through the present. Students will focus on significant historical events including new encounters in the age of exploration and their impact on all corners of the globe, the development of new technologies, the rise of imperialism, crisis, conflict, and resolution and the development of the early 21st century. Students will develop historical thinking and reasoning skills designed to prepare them for 21st century learning environments including but not limited to analyzing a variety of source documents and employing reasoning and analysis.  Students at this level should be diligent workers and possess strong organizational skills. Academic independence is expected. An emphasis will be placed on helping and encouraging students as they persevere through challenging material.