Grade 10 - Social Studies

World History B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

Semester B applies the reading and analytical strategies introduced in Semester A to the events and movements that created the modern world. In the second semester, World History emphasizes the effects of the Industrial Revolution and changing attitudes about science and religion as well as the impact of European colonization. Students are encouraged to make connections between World War I and II and events related to the Cold War and between 19th-century imperialism and modern independence movements.

Major Concepts:

The Scientific Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
Colonization and Imperialism
20th century political and social movements
World Wars I and II
The Cold War
Modern independence movements
Contemporary global conflicts
Globalization