World History II (1789 to 1991) – Level 1.0

Prerequisite: None

This course involves a history of the modern world covering world history from the Industrial Revolution up to the present. Topics include: Industrial Revolution, Liberalism, Nationalism, and Imperialism, the approach of World War I, the Depression; the rise of totalitarian dictatorship, World War II, and the contemporary world. Emphasis is placed on the relation between past events and present conditions. Cause and effect, vocabulary, writing skills, and note-taking, as well as verbal expression, are developed during the course of the year.

Learner Outcomes

Write using standard English for a variety of Purpose and Audiences.

Communicate ideas and information effectively in formal presentations.

Organize and synthesize information from a variety of sources.

Apply appropriate geographic principles