In the last 200 years the Western Civilization has dominated world affairs, from the transition to democratic styles of government to economic and political domination of the developing world to both world wars. This compelling course traces the evolution of democratic thought, the impact of historical events in individual¹s lives, the influence of Western Europe, both positive and negative, throughout the world.

Table of Contents:

1. Course Introduction and Historiography
2. Civilization and Religions Overview
3. Classical Origins of Democratic Thought
4. Beginnings of the Modern World
5. Revolutions of Democratic Thought
6. Industrial Revolution
7. Age of Imperialism

8. World War I
9. Rise of Totalitarianism
10. The Holocaust
11. World War II
12. The Post-War Era
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.