- WORLD HISTORY (Year)
Grade Level: 10
Prerequisite: None.
This class is required for graduation. The course surveys the history, cultures, and geography that have shaped the modern world. Major turning points since the late eighteenth century are examined in a series of major thematic units which include: the Rise of Democratic Ideas; the Industrial Revolution; the Rise of Imperialism and Colonialism; World War I and its Consequences; Totalitarianism in the Modern World; World War II; Nationalism in the Contemporary World; and unresolved problems of the world. It is expected that students will master major historical, cultural, and geographic concepts in this course. In addition, students will further develop their skills in reading, writing, teamwork, thoughtful discussion, note taking, and managing paperwork.
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