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Susquehanna Township High School
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
717-657-5117
Modern World History
Mrs. Maser
Text: World History: Patterns of Interaction
Holt McDougal
Grade 9
Length: 36 Weeks
Periods per Cycle: 6
Course Description: Modern World History is a course that examines the history of the world and global issues from
1500 through present time. Students will study historic eras such as the Atlantic world, absolutism, industrialism, world
conflict, and present global perspectives. Students will also consider the influence and impact of geography, cultural,
economic systems, and various forms of government on the people and the world.
Units of Study:
I.
Connecting Hemispheres
A.
1300-1800
European Renaissance and Reformation
1.
Italy: Birth place of the Renaissance
2. The Northern Renaissance
3. Luther and the Reformation
4. The Reformation
B. The Muslim World
1. The Ottoman Empire
2. The Mughal Empire
C. Exploration and Isolation
1. Europeans Explore the East
2. China Limits European Contact
3. Japan Returns to Isolation
D. The Atlantic World
1. Spain Builds an American Empire
2. Europeans Settle North America
3. The Atlantic Slave Trade
4. The Columbian Exchange
II.
Absolutism to Revolution
A.
1500-1900
Absolute Monarchs in Europe
1.
Spain’s Empire and European Absolutism
2. Louis XIV
3. Central European Monarchs
4. Absolute Rulers of Russia
B. Enlightenment and Revolution
C.
1.
Scientific Revolution
2.
Enlightenment
3.
The American Revolution
The French Revolution
1.
Revolution Brings Reform and Terror
2. Napoleon
3. Congress of Vienna
D. Nationalist Revolution Sweeps the West
1. Latin American Independence
2. Nationalism
3. Revolutions in the Arts
III. Industrialism and the Race for Empire 1700-1914
A. The Industrial Revolution
1. Industrialization
2. Industrialization Spreads
3. reforming the Industrial World
B. Age of Democracy and Progress
1. Democratic Reform
2. Self-Rule for British Colonies
3. Nineteenth Century Progress
C. The Age of Imperialism
1. Scramble for Africa
2. Europeans Claim Muslim Lands
3. British Imperialism in India
4. Imperialism in Southeast Asia
D. Transformations Around the Globe
1. China Resists Outside Influence
2. Modernization in Japan
3. US Economic Imperialism
4. Turmoil and Change in Mexico
IV. The World at War
1900-1945
A. The Great War
1. Marching Towards War
2. Europe Plunges into War
3. A Global Conflict
B. Revolution and Nationalism
1. Revolution in Russia
2. Totalitarianism
3. Imperial China Collapses
4. Nationalism in India and Southwest Asia
C. Years of Crisis
1. Postwar Uncertainty
2. Worldwide Depression
3. Fascism in Europe
4. Aggressors Invade Nations
D. World War II
1. Hitler’s Lightening War
2. Japan’s Pacific Campaign
3. The Holocaust
4. The Allied Victory
5. Europe and Japan in Ruins
V. Perspectives on the Present
1945-present
A. Restructuring the Postwar World
1. The Cold War
2. Communists in China
3. Wars in Korea and Vietnam
4. The Cold War Thaws
B. The Colonies Become New Nations
1. India Achieves Freedom
2. Southeast Asians Gain Independence
3. New Nations in Africa
4. Conflicts in the Middle East
5. Central Asia Struggles
C. Struggles For Democracy
1. Democracy Delayed in Latin America
2. Challenge of Democracy in Africa
3. Collapse of the Soviet Union
4. Changes in Central and Eastern Europe
5. China: Reform and Reaction
D. Global Interdependence
1. Impact of Science and Technology
2. Global Economic Development
3. Global security Issues
4. Terrorism
5. Cultures Blend in a Global Age
Modern World History
Evaluation:
Quizzes-Vary in point value and are used to assess student progress in the curriculum.
Tests-One test will be administered for every unit of study. Unit test value will range from 75 to 125 points.
Projects-Research projects will be completed under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher.
Projects will include independent efforts as well as small group interaction.
Homework-Homework varies and is used to support classroom instruction. Homework will not be accepted late.
Mid Term Exam
Final Exam
Materials:
1. Textbook-Must be brought to class every day.
2. Pen and pencil
3. Notebook for assignments and class notes
4. Assignments due
5. Folder for keeping handouts and worksheets
*You may choose to use a 3 ring binder instead of numbers 3, 4, and 5.*