World History (Period 3) Assignments

"The aim of the historian, like that of the artist, is to enlarge our picture of the world, to give us a new way of looking at things." James Joll

Course Description: In this course, students will examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world, from the late eighteenth century to the present. The year will begin with an introduction to current world issues and then continue with a focus on the expansion of the West and the growing interdependence of people and cultures throughout the world.