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Contemporary History Pre-1900: Industrialization and Imperialism
Grade Level
High School
Students will understand that the industrial revolution brought sweeping change to many aspects of daily life.
Contemporary History Post-1945: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to explain how the Cold War shaped today’s world.
- Students will be able to analyze the impact of decolonization on today’s world by comparing and contrasting two former colonies using an infographic.
Contemporary History Post-1945: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how events since 1945 have shaped today's world.
Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens
A provocative guide to how we must reenvision citizenship if American democracy is to survive.
Forms of Government: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to explain the major differences between different forms of government (democratic/authoritarian, capitalist/communist, left-wing/right-wing, communist/fascist).
- Students will be able to identify the challenges faced by democratic governments.
U.S. Foreign Policy: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to explain the basic principles of U.S. foreign policy.
- Students will be able to discuss the role of the President, Congress, and the National Security Council in shaping U.S. foreign policy.
Tools of Foreign Policy: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to explain the basic tools of foreign policy.
- Students will be able to understand the factors behind how countries select their foreign policy tools.
Contemporary History World at War: United States As a Global Power
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to explain how the United States became a global power.
- Students will understand the pros and cons of isolationism in U.S. foreign policy.
Nuclear Proliferation: Nonproliferation
Grade Level
High School
- Students will analyze various policy tools for nonproliferation and then apply them to hypothetical situations.
Monetary Policy: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will identify the key aspects of monetary policy in the global economy.
- Students will read a number of fictional scenarios and determine the effect of those scenarios on foreign exchange rates.