Over the last 200 years the world has changed dramatically. Drawing on events in Africa, Eastern and Western Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, this compelling course investigates the themes of democracy, revolution, war, genocide, and modernization. Additionally, a major focus of the course revolves around the economic, political, and ideological exchanges between the nations.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to Course and Historiography
2. Civilizations and Religions Overview
3. Origins of Democratic Thought
4. Revolutions
5. The Industrial Revolution
6. Age of Imperialism
7. World War I

8. Rise of Totalitarianism
9. The Holocaust
10. World War II
11. The Cold War
12. India and China
13. Modern History Project

Course materials cover a full year with daily support for all aspects of instruction. The Teacher’s Edition includes a syllabus; correlation to standards; pacing guide; daily lesson plans; teacher’s workbook; CD with daily class notes in PDF (for use as color overheads) and/or PowerPoints; complete assessments. Classroom sets includes 25 Student Workbooks and Teacher Edition with CD. After purchase of Teacher’s Edition, additional Student Workbooks are available for individual purchase. Click here for details.