Welcome to the second half of Global History! The curriculum taught in 10th grade begins with the Age of Revolutions and ends with Modern day global history. To assure you have an understanding of why revolutions occur, we will start with a brief overview of 9th grade from Absolutism through the Enlightenment.
The course of study will allow students to trace the development of the world’s economic systems, examine how the geography of the world has influenced its’ development, and explore how the world has emerged with diverse cultures.
The course of study will allow students to trace the development of the world’s economic systems, examine how the geography of the world has influenced its’ development, and explore how the world has emerged with diverse cultures.
UNITS OF STUDY
1.An Age of Revolutions (1750-1914)
The scientific Revolution Enlightenment Political Revolutions and Reaction Global Nationalism Economic and Social Revolutions Imperialism 2. Crisis and Achievement (1900-1945) Scientific and Technological Advances World War I Revolution and Change in Russia Between the Wars World War II |
3. 20th Century Since 1945
Cold War Balance of Power Economic Recovery Command and Free Market Economies Chinese Communist Revolution Collapse of Communism Decolonization/Collapse of European Imperialism Conflict and Change in the Middle East 4. Global Issues International Organizations Global Migrations Science and Technology Environmental Issues Population Pressures and Poverty International Terrorism |