Honors World History B - SST745

Course Equivalency

SS120B

Course Description

In this course, students examine the factors leading up to World War I, the rise of nationalism, and the worldwide economic depression. The causes of War II, and the military strategies involved are also analyzed. The advances in modern warfare for both World Wars are a special focus. In addition, students learn about the struggle between the ideologies of democracy and communism as well as the change in the balance of power after World War II in which countries fought for self-rule. An appraisal of the Cold War and the fall of the Soviet Union are included. Later lessons find students exploring the roots of terrorism and the conflicts in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Asia. The final unit of the course centers on the new global economy, advances in science and technology, and current environmental issues. Students assess primary and secondary source materials in depth. Projects and class discussions challenge students to predict outcomes, draw conclusions, and make choices based upon critical thinking.

Major Concepts

• World War I
• Russian Revolution
• Colonialism
• Great Depression
• Rise of Fascism
• World War II
• Holocaust
• Cold War
• Independence Movements
• Collapse of the USSR
• Globalization
• Ecology

Grade Level

• 9-12

Materials

• None

Duration

• 1 semester/0.5 credit