20th Century World History 12

Grad Req’t: Social Studies 11/12

Prerequisite: Social Studies 10 and to be in Grade 11 or 12. 

The wars, revolutions, treaties, ideologies and technology of the 20th Century built our current global system. Through curated films and documentaries, innovative interactive multi-media, engaging readings and thoughtful discussions, this course offers a deep dive into World War I, the Treaty of Versailles and its  aftermath, the Russian Revolutions and the establishment of the USSR, World War II, the Cold War, wars marking the end of colonies, the collapse of the USSR, as well as spotlights on India, the Middle East, China, Civil Rights and apartheid. This competency-based course asks the question: How do people make and experience history?
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