This course will explore numerous world civilizations from the 15th through 19th centuries. Areas of focus will be Europe, the Middle East, East Asia and the Americas. Themes will include the Renaissance and Enlightenment, political and social revolution, imperialism, cultural conflict and interaction, along with technology and industrialization. In addition, students will be familiarized with global geographic concepts.
Units:
- Renaissance and Reformation
- Global Interaction and Conflict
- Absolutism and Revolution
- Nationalism and Industrialism
- Imperialism