Course Description
This course consists of units on the Renaissance; the rise of civilizations in the Americas; the impact of nationalism and imperialism in the 18 th , 19 th , and 20 th centuries; the global conflicts of the 20 th century; and international rivalry, as well as global interdependence in the modern world. The lessons of history and geography will help each of you make informed decisions about economic, cultural, and political questions facing our independent world.

Topics at a Glance
Religion
Medieval Japan
Medieval Europe
Italian Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
Catholic-Counter Reformation
European Exploration
Emergence of Global Economy
Asian Expansion
Chinese Dynasties
18 th and 19 th Century Revolutions (England, France, Haiti, the United States, and Latin America)
Reform Movements
Industrialization
Capitalism
Communism
Imperialism in Africa and Asia
World War I and the Russian Revolution
Nationalism (China, India, Turkey)
Rise of Totalitarianism
World War II
Cold War Era
Genocide
African Independence
Population (patterns and problems)
Globalization