HIST 1723 Modern World History

This course explores big questions about the global connections and conflicts that have shaped the world from 1500 to the present. How did European exploration and colonization of the Americas change societies in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe? How did different political systems and political ideas develop over time, and what allowed revolutionary movements to set up new regimes in countries like the United States, France, Russia, China, and Iran? How has the Industrial Revolution changed the lives of ordinary people as well as the global economy and balance of power? What were the causes and effects of World War I, World War II, and the Cold War in the twentieth century? By learning about these historical events, students can understand the connections and conflicts of the 21st century in a deeper way. IAI: S2 913N.

Credits

3 Credits

Prerequisite

Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Fees

None