2015-2016 World History Syllabus

Okmulgee High School---- Mr. Crosby 918-758-2075 Ext. 3148

In World History you will develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts including interactions over time. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among other societies. The course will give a broad overview of World Religions and Ancient/Medieval influences over the modern world. The course will then emphasize modern history from 1500 to the present.

Resources:

  1. Textbook: Spielvogel, Jackson J, McGraw-Hill World History and Geography Modern Times, McGraw-Hill: 2014
  2. Primary and Secondary Sources: textual, visual, and quantitative (tables and graphs from textbook).

Supplies:

  • 3 ring binder
  • Loose leaf paper
  • Pencils or pens
  • Composition Notebook

Course Content

Ch. 1 The World Before Modern Times, Prehistory-A.D. 1500

  • Ancient Civilizations
  • New Patterns of Civilization

Ch. 2 The Renaissance in Europe, 1350-1600

  • The Italian States
  • Ideas and Art of the Renaissance

Ch. 3 The Reformation in Europe, 1517-1600

  • The Protestant Reformation
  • The Spread of Protestantism

Ch. 4 The Age of Exploration, 1500-1800

  • European Exploration and Expansion
  • The First Global Economic Systems
  • Colonial Latin America

Ch. 5 Conflict and Absolutism in Europe, 1550-1715

  • Europe in Crisis
  • War and Revolution in England
  • Absolutism in Europe
  • European Culture After the Renaissance

Ch. 6 The Muslim Empires, 1450-1800

  • The Rise and Expansion of the Ottoman Empire
  • The Ottomans and the Safavids
  • The Mongul Empire

Ch. 7 The East Asian World, 1400-1800

  • The Ming and Qing Dynasties
  • The Reunification of Japan
  • The Kingdoms of Korea and Southeast Asia

Ch. 8 The Enlightenment and Revolutions, 1550-1800

  • The Scientific Revolution
  • The Ideas of the Enlightenment
  • Enlightened Absolutism and the Balance of Power

Ch. 9 The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815

  • The French Revolution Begins
  • Radical Revolution and Reaction
  • The Rise of Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars
  • The Fall of Napoleon and the European Reaction

Ch. 10 Industrialization and Nationalism, 1800-1870

  • The Industrial Revolution
  • Nationalism and Political Revolutions
  • Nationalism, unification, and Reform
  • Nation Building in Latin America
  • Romanticism and Realism

Ch. 11 Mass Society and Democracy, 1870-1914

  • The Growth of Industrial Prosperity
  • The Emergence of Mass Society
  • The National State and Democracy
  • Modern Ideas and Uncertainty

Ch. 12 The Reach of Imperialism, 1800-1914

  • Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia
  • Empire Building in Africa
  • British Rule in India
  • Imperialism in Latin America

Ch. 13 Challenges and Transition in East Asia, 1800-1914

  • The Declines of the Qing Dynasty
  • Revolution in China
  • The Rise of Modern Japan

Ch. 14 World War I and the Russian Revolution, 1914-1919

  • World War I Begins
  • World War I
  • The Russian Revolution
  • World War I Ends

Ch. 15 The West Between the Wars, 1919-1939

  • Instability After World War I
  • The Rise of Dictatorial Regimes
  • Hitler and Nazi Germany

Ch. 16 Nationalism Around the World, 1919-1939

  • Nationalism in The Middle East
  • Nationalism in Africa and Asia
  • Revolutionary Chaos in China
  • Nationalism in Latin America

Ch. 17 World War II and the Holocaust, 1939-1945

  • World War II Begins
  • World War II
  • The Home Front and Civilians
  • The New Order and the Holocaust
  • World War II Ends

Ch. 18 The Cold War, 1945-1989

  • The Cold War Begins
  • China after World War II
  • Cold War Conflicts

Ch. 19 Independence and Nationalism in the Developing World, 1945-1993

  • South and Southeast Asia
  • The Middle East
  • Africa
  • Latin America

Ch. 20 Life during the Cold War, 1945-1989

  • Western Europe and North America
  • Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union
  • The Asian Rim

Ch. 21 A New Era Begins, 1989-present

  • End of the Cold War
  • Western Europe and North America
  • China, Japan, and the Koreas
  • Regions After the Cold War

Ch. 22 Contemporary Global Issues, 1989-present

  • Political Challenges in the Modern World
  • Social Challenges in the Modern World
  • Global Economies
  • Science, Technology, and the Environment

World History Classroom procedures

Grading Scale: 90+ A, 80+ B, 70+ C, 60+ D, Below 60 F

Grades will be a calculated by tests, quizzes, written assignments, bell work, maps, and a class project later in the year.

Policy on Late Work

  • Excused Absence: Students will have one day for each day absent to complete assignments missed.
  • Work one day late will receive half credit. No credit will be given after the work is one day late.

Rules:

  • Be seated in your assigned seat once the bell rings
  • Students will ask to use the restroom
  • Stay seated until the teacher tells you when can leave
  • No food or drink, except water, in the classroom
  • No talking when the teacher or another student is talking during discussions
  • No cell phone use unless told different by teacher
  • All other school rules are covered in the handbook. School discipline policies will be enforced
  • Questions about grades: No class time will be given to discuss a problem with a grade. If you need to discuss this issue with me either email me or talk with me before school or after school.

If you have any concerns about topics discussed please feel free to contact me at my email address above

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