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The Americas: Essentials
Explore this collection of learning resources to better understand the history, people, and politics of the Americas.
Contemporary History Pre-1900: Industrialization and Imperialism
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how imperialism and the Industrial Revolution shaped today’s world.
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.
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.
Contemporary History World at War: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to identify the main reasons why countries go to war.
Contemporary History World at War: Fascism and Communism
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to identify the key tenets of fascism and communism and identify how they contrast with democracy.
Contemporary History Post-1945: China
Grade Level
High School
- Students will learn how China’s transformation from a state of economic and political collapse to its rise as a global power shapes the motivations of its leaders today.
- Students will be able to analyze the key policies of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
Contemporary History Pre-1900: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will understand that developments in public health have had profound effects on life today.
- Students will understand how the development of modern states has led to greater peace and stability.