This course begins at the French Revolution of 1789.  It traces the evolution of monarchy, democracy, the Industrial Revolution, the revolutions of 1830, 1848, 1870-1871.  The course compares the development of Western Europe with the problem development of Russia during the 1800s.  The unification of modern nations of Germany and Italy are covered.

The movement of European nations into a control over African nations, the peoples of the Middle East, rule over China, India, and the nations of Asia is discussed in depth.  A study of each of these areas coming up to the present day is included.  Student usage of newspapers and magazines is a help in getting current information on each area.

The causes and effects of World Wars I and II are discussed. A discussion of the world affairs during the “Cold War” is included.  The world since 1989–the end of the Berlin War-is covered in detail–up to the present year.

The position of the United States of America in each of these times/areas is included.

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