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Modern World History

 Lower Dauphin School District

Curriculum Guide

Course Title: Modern World History
Subject: Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 12
 

Synopsis of Curriculum

The Modern World History course is designed to encourage discussion about how our world has been shaped socially, politically, religiously, and culturally. The course covers from 1914 to the present, highlighting major events and people who have caused significant change around the world. During the semester, students will be expected to take class notes, to participate in discussions by contributing or asking questions, and to write independently on related prompts.

 

Units of Study Titles

World War I 1914-1919

Revolutions in Russia

Age of Anxiety

World War II 1939-1945

Cold War - Present