Simulation
NATO Enlargement (NSC)
Set in December 1993. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, many former Soviet states express interest in joining NATO.
Contemporary History
Mini Simulation
Sovereignty and Neutrality in 1807
Should the United States remain neutral during the war between France and England? Explore this simulation set in 1807.
Mini Simulation
Opposing Communism in 1947
How should the United States support Greece in its fight against communist rebels? Explore this simulation set in 1947.
Mini Simulation
Explosion of the USS Maine in 1898
How should the United States intervene against Spanish colonial rule in Cuba? Explore this historical simulation set in 1898.
Mini Simulation
Influenza and War in 1918
How should the United States address a deadly pandemic during World War I? Explore this historical simulation set in 1918.
Simulation
Korean War in 1950 (UNSC)
Set in September 1950. Five years after World War II, conflict on the Korean Peninsula threatens the fragile post-war order.
Simulation
Korean War in 1950 (NSC)
Set in September 1950. Five years after World War II, the Korean Peninsula is under threat of falling to a communist regime.
Mini Simulation
The Zimmerman Telegram in 1917
Should the United States take action against Germany? Explore this historical simulation set in 1917.
Mini Simulation
Response to 9/11
Should the United States strike al-Qaeda in Afghanistan in response to 9/11? Explore this historical simulation set in 2001.
Syllabus
HIST-H101: World History in the 20th Century
Description
Syllabus for use in introductory courses to history and international studies, using the World101 modules. The materials here are intended for use in 100-level university courses.
Syllabus
POLS Y219: Intro to International Relations
Description
In this course, we will study international relations by examining the interactions between actors with different interests, ideas, constraints, and motivations.
Mini Simulation
Oregon Boundary Dispute in 1845
How should the United States respond to British naval buildup near the Oregon Country? Explore this historical simulation.
Lesson Plan
Contemporary History Post-1945: China
Length
One 45-minute period
Lesson Plan
Contemporary History Post-1945: Economy
Length
One 45-minute period
Lesson Plan
Contemporary History Post-1945: Introduction
Length
Two 45-min periods
Activity
Mass Production
Length
10 Minutes
Activity
Isolationism v. Global Engagement
Length
25 Minutes
Activity
Applying the Lessons of a World at War
Length
30 Minutes
Lesson Plan
Contemporary History World at War: United States As a Global Power
Length
One 45 minute period
Lesson Plan
Contemporary History World at War: Fascism and Communism
Length
Two 45 minute periods
Lesson Plan
Contemporary History World at War: Introduction
Length
Two 45 minute periods
Lesson Plan
Contemporary History Pre-1900: Industrialization and Imperialism
Length
Two 45-minute periods
Lesson Plan
Contemporary History Pre-1900: Enlightenment
Length
One 45-minute period
Lesson Plan
Contemporary History Pre-1900: Introduction
Length
One 45-minute period
Essay and Discussion Questions
Contemporary History Post-1945 High School Questions
Help students understand how events since 1945 have shaped today's world through these essay and discussion questions.
Essay and Discussion Questions
Contemporary History World at War High School Questions
Help students understand how events between 1900 and 1945 continue to shape today's world through these essay and discussion questions.
Essay and Discussion Questions
Contemporary History Pre-1900 High School Questions
Help students understand how events before 1900 continue to shape today's world through these essay and discussion questions.
Essay and Discussion Questions
Contemporary History Post-1945 Higher Education Questions
Help students understand how events since 1945 have shaped today's world through these essay and discussion questions.
Essay and Discussion Questions
Contemporary History World at War Higher Education Questions
Help students understand how events between 1900 and 1945 continue to shape today's world through these essay and discussion questions.
Essay and Discussion Questions
Contemporary History Pre-1900 Higher Education Questions
Help students understand how events before 1900 continue to shape today's world through these essay and discussion questions.
Syllabus
LEH100: Freshman Seminar - Global Issues
Description
This freshman seminar course will prepare students to learn, think about, and analyze a wide range of global issues taking place in today’s world.
Syllabus
GLS 200: Introduction to Global Issues
Description
This course’s syllabus is designed to introduce students to various points of view on contemporary international issues.
Learning Journey
What Does Fascism Really Mean?
Learn about the history of fascist movements and explore democratic backsliding to determine just how history informs the present.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History Post-1945: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how events since 1945 have shaped today's world.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History World at War: Fascism and Communism
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand key tenets of fascism and communism and identify how they contrast with democracy.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History World at War: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how events between 1900 and 1945 continue to shape today's world.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History Pre-1900: Industrialization and Imperialism
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how imperialism and the Industrial Revolution shaped today’s world.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History Pre-1900: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how events before 1900 continue to shape today's world.