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Unit 1: Renaissance
- Objective: Understand the origins and impact of the Renaissance on art, culture, and science.
- Understand the origins and characteristics of the Renaissance in Europe, including its emphasis on humanism, art, and science.
- Analyze the impact of Renaissance ideas on art, culture, and society.
- Focus: Humanism, Renaissance art and literature, scientific advancements, and the spread of Renaissance ideas across Europe.
Renaissance (2 weeks)
- The Italian Renaissance (2 days)
- Renaissance Society & the Intellectual Artistic Renaissance (3 days)
- Renaissance Lifestyle (1 day)
- Scientific Achievements (1 day) x
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Unit 2: Reformation
- Objective: Examine the causes and consequences of the Protestant Reformation.
- Explain the causes and effects of the Protestant Reformation, including the role of Martin Luther and other reformers.
- Discuss the Counter-Reformation and its significance.
- Focus: Martin Luther, John Calvin, the English Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, and the religious wars.
Reformation (2 weeks)
- Background of Reformation (1 day)
- Church before the Reformation (1 day)
- Martin Luther (1 day)
- Politics and Reformation (1 day)
- Spread of Protestant Reformation and Catholic Response (1 day0
- Reformation in England (1 day)
- Anabaptists (1 day)
- Impact of Reformation (1 day)
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Unit 3: Exploration
- Objective: Analyze the motivations, discoveries, and effects of European exploration.
- Identify the motivations, innovations, and outcomes of the Age of Exploration.
- Evaluate the impact of European exploration on the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
- Focus: Key explorers, the Columbian Exchange, impact on indigenous peoples, and the beginning of global trade networks.
Exploration (2 weeks)
- Technology and Portugal (2 days)
- Spain (2 days)
- Netherlands (1 day)
- French & English (3 days)
- Slave Trade (1 day)
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Unit 4: Royal Power/Absolutism
- Objective: Explore the rise of absolute monarchies and their impact on Europe.
- Describe the rise of absolute monarchies in Europe and the centralization of royal power.
- Analyze the implications of absolutism for society, economy, and governance.
- Focus: Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, the concept of divine right, and the challenges to absolutist rule.
Royal Power and Conflict (2 weeks)
- Leading Families of Europe (1 day review and map introduction)
- Spain, Phillip II, Charles II (1 day)
- England, Tutors, Henry VIII, Mary, Elizabeth I, Netherlands and Independence (1 day)
- France, Bourbons, Louis XIV, War of Spanish Succession (1 day)
- Germans, Holy Roman Empire, 30 Years War (1 day)
- Austria, Prussia, War of Austrian Succession (1 day)
- Russia, Ivan IV, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great (1 day)
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Unit 5: Scientific Revolution
- Objective: Understand the changes in scientific thought and their implications for European society.
- Understand the key discoveries and figures of the Scientific Revolution and their challenge to traditional beliefs.
- Discuss the long-term effects of the Scientific Revolution on scientific thought and human understanding.
- Focus: Key figures such as Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton, and the impact of scientific discoveries on traditional beliefs.
Scientific Revolution (1 week)
- New Scientific Ideas, Scientific Philosophy (1 day)
- Impact of Science on Government & Politics (1 day)
- Reasoning (1 day)
- Enlightenment (1 day)
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Unit 6: English Civil War
- Objective: Investigate the causes, main events, and outcomes of the English Civil War.
- Examine the causes and consequences of the English Civil War, including the struggle for power between the monarchy and Parliament.
- Analyze the significance of the Commonwealth period and the Restoration.
- Focus: Conflicts between monarchy and parliament, Oliver Cromwell, and the establishment of constitutional monarchy.
English Civil War (1 week)
- British Revolutions & concessions of monarch ( 1 day)
- People to Know (1 day)
- Roots/Causes of English Civil War (2 days)
- Constitutional Monarch (1 day)
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Unit 7: American Revolution
- Objective: Analyze the causes and consequences of the American Revolution.
- Identify the causes of the American Revolution and the key events leading to American independence.
- Discuss the effects of the Revolution on the development of the United States and its government.
- Focus: Colonial grievances, Declaration of Independence, revolutionary war, and the creation of the United States.
American Revolution (1 week)
- The Road to Revolution/ Causes (1 day)
- 1st and 2nd Continental Congress, Lexington and Concord, Declaration of Independence (1 day)
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Colonists and British, Battles of Revolution (1 day)
- Treaty of Paris (1 day)
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Unit 8: French Revolution
- Objective: Explore the causes, key events, and impact of the French Revolution.
- Explain the social, economic, and political factors that led to the French Revolution.
- Evaluate the outcomes of the Revolution, including the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Focus: The Estates-General, Reign of Terror, rise of Napoleon, and the revolution’s influence on Europe.
French Revolution (1 week)
- Overview of French Revolution, The Old Order, Problems in France (1 day)
- The Revolution Begins, Reign of Terror (1 day)
- Changes to the Ideals, Napoleon Bonaparte (1 day)
- Peace and Effects of Revolution on Europe (1 day)
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Unit 9: Industrial Revolution
- Objective: Understand the origins, development, and effects of the Industrial Revolution.
- Describe the technological innovations of the Industrial Revolution and their impact on industry, society, and the global economy.
- Analyze the changes in social structures and labor conditions resulting from industrialization.
- Focus: Technological innovations, changes in labor and society, economic theories, and global impact.
Industrial Revolution (1 week)
- Life before Industrial Age, Capital, Natural Resources, & Labor) (1 day)
- Entrepreneurs, Laws of Supply and Demand, Inventions (1 day)
- Factory System & Growth of Industry (1 day)
- New Society, Working Class, Labor Unions (1 day)
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Unit 10: Cultural Revolution
- Objective: Discuss significant cultural shifts and movements in history.
- Understand the various meanings and contexts of Cultural Revolution, particularly referencing significant movements that transformed societal norms and values.
- Discuss the implications of cultural shifts on art, education, and social policies.
- Focus: May vary, but could include the 1960s counterculture, the Enlightenment, or other periods of significant cultural change.
Cultural Revolution (1 week)
- Industrial World (1 day)
- Scientific Advances (1 day)
- Changes in Popular Culture (1 day)
- Revolution in the Arts (1 day)
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Unit 11: Democracy Spreads Pre WWI
- Objective: Examine the expansion of democratic ideals and political reforms before World War I.
- Examine the expansion of democratic ideals and suffrage movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Analyze the challenges and successes of democratization during this period.
- Focus: Suffrage movements, liberal reforms in Europe, and the spread of democratic governance.
Democracy Spreads before WWI (1 week)
- Reform in Great Britain & The Dominions (1 day)
- Political Struggles in France (1 day)
- US Expansion (1 day)
- Independence in Latin America (1 day)
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Unit 12: Nationalism Spread Pre WWI
- Objective: Analyze the rise and effects of nationalism before World War I.
- Discuss the rise of nationalism and its role in shaping state formation, imperial ambitions, and ethnic identities.
- Evaluate the impact of nationalism on international relations leading up to WWI.
- Focus: Unification of Germany and Italy, nationalist movements in the Balkans, and imperial tensions.
Nationalism Spreads before WWI (1 week)
- Unification of Italy (1 day)
- Unification of Germany & Bismarck’s Realm (1 day)
- Czars of Russia (1 day)
- Decline of Austria-Hungary (1 day)
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Unit 13: World Imperialism
- Objective: Investigate the causes, processes, and impact of imperialism.
- Identify the causes and characteristics of New Imperialism and its effects on colonized regions.
- Discuss the resistance against imperialism and its legacy.
- Focus: European empires in Africa and Asia, colonial administration, resistance movements, and the legacy of imperialism.
World Imperialism (1 week)
- Age of Imperialism, 3 Factors behind Imperialism, Justification used for Imperialism (1 day)
- Imperialism in Africa, Imperialism in Asia (1 day)
- Imperialism in Americas (1 day)
- Effects of Imperialism (1 day)
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Unit 14: World War I
- Objective: Understand the causes, major battles, and outcomes of World War I.
- Understand the causes of World War I and the reasons for the global involvement.
- Analyze the consequences of the war, including the Treaty of Versailles and the reshaping of national borders.
- Focus: Alliances, trench warfare, the Treaty of Versailles, and the war’s global implications.
World War I (2 weeks)
- 4 MAIN causes of WWI (1 day)
- 5 Crises Which Led to War (1 day)
- The World At War & Opposition to the War (1 day)
- The Western Front (1 day)
- Eastern Front (1 day)
- US Sympathy for Allies and Entry into War (1 day)
- End of War, Fall of Germany, Fourteen Points, Treaty of Versailles (1 day)
- Eastern Europe Changes (1 day)
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Unit 15: 1920s/1930s
- Objective: Explore the interwar period, focusing on cultural and economic changes.
- Examine the cultural, social, and economic developments of the interwar period, including the Great Depression.
- Discuss the rise of totalitarian regimes during this time.
- Focus: The Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, rise of totalitarian regimes, and preparations for war.
Between WWI and WWII (1 week)
- Postwar 1920s, Art, Music, The Great Depression (1 day)
- Italy between Wars (1 day)
- Germany between Wars (1 day)
- Soviet Union between Wars (1 day)
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Unit 16: Nationalism Post WWI
- Objective: Examine the resurgence of nationalism after World War I.
- Analyze the resurgence of nationalism after WWI and its implications for international relations and internal politics.
- Evaluate the role of nationalism in the lead-up to WWII.
- Focus: Nationalist movements, changes in national borders, and the lead-up to World War II.
Nationalism in Asia, Africa, & Latin American before World War II (1 week)
- Middle East & Africa, Greece and Turkey (1 day)
- India (1 day)
- China, Japan (1 day)
- Latin America (1 day)
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Unit 17: World War II
- Objective: Analyze the causes, key events, and outcomes of World War II.
- Understand the causes, major events, and outcomes of World War II.
- Discuss the Holocaust and its impact on the world.
- Focus: Axis and Allies, Holocaust, atomic bombings, and the war’s aftermath.
World War II (4 weeks)
- Failures of Treaty of Versailles (1 day)
- Japanese Aggression (1 day)
- Italian Aggression (1 day)
- Rise of Dictators (1 day)
- 6 Acts of Aggression (1 day)
- Alliances (1 day)
- War Begins (1 day)
- US Involvement (1 day)
- The Nazi Order and the Holocaust (1 day)
- The Atlantic Charter and Course of War, Battles (1 day)
- Japan in Asia and Second Front in Europe (1 day)
- The Manhattan Project (1 day)
- Yalta, Nuremberg Trials, Occupation of Japan (1 day)
- Pre and Post War Conferences (1 day)
- Impact of WWII (1 day)
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Unit 18: Cold War
- Objective: Understand the origins, major conflicts, and resolution of the Cold War.
- Describe the origins, major conflicts, and conclusion of the Cold War.
- Evaluate the impact of the Cold War on global politics, culture, and economics.
- Focus: US-Soviet rivalry, nuclear arms race, proxy wars, and the fall of the Soviet Union.
The Cold War (3 weeks)
- Origins, US and Soviets Clash, US Policy of Containment (1 day)
- Cold War in Europe (1 day)
- Germany After WWII (1 day)
- Soviets in Eastern Europe (1 day)
- Communist Bloc (1 day)
- Cuban Missile Crisis (1 day)
- Cold War In Asia (1 day)
- Cold War in Africa, Israel, Cuba (1 day)
- Korea (1 day)
- US Ideas and JFK (1 day)
- Vietnam War (1 day)
- Space Race (1 day)
- Ronald Reagan and End of Cold War (1 day)
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Unit 19: Asia & Pacific Post WWII
- Objective: Explore post-World War II developments in Asia and the Pacific.
- Analyze the decolonization process and the economic, social, and political transformations in Asia and the Pacific.
- Discuss the conflicts and developments in the region during the Cold War and beyond.
- Focus: Decolonization, the Korean and Vietnam wars, economic miracles in Japan and South Korea.
Asia after WWII (2 weeks)
- Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun (1 day)
- China (1 day)
- Divided Korea (1 day)
- Vietnam War (1 day)
- Other Countries after WWII (1 day)
- India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka--Resources and Population Growth, The Pacific (1 day)
- East Asia (1 day)
- Southeast Asia (1 day)
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Unit 20: Africa Post WWII
- Objective: Examine Africa’s political and social landscape after World War II.
- Examine the challenges and achievements of African nations following decolonization.
- Discuss the impact of post-colonialism on the continent's development.
- Focus: Independence movements, post-colonial challenges, and modern developments.
Africa after WWII (2 weeks)
- African Independence (1 day)
- North Africa (1 day)
- Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Congo (1 day)
- East Africa (1 day)
- South Africa & Apartheid (1 day)
- Africa Today (1 day)
- Africa’s Challenges (1 day)
- Sub-Saharan Africa Today (1 day)
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Unit 21: Middle East Post WWII
- Objective: Investigate the geopolitical and cultural changes in the Middle East after World War II.
- Understand the geopolitical significance of the Middle East and the factors contributing to regional conflicts.
- Evaluate the impact of oil, religion, and external interventions on Middle Eastern societies.
- Focus: Israeli-Palestinian conflict, oil politics, Islamic revolution in Iran, and recent conflicts.
Middle East after WWII (2 weeks)
- Abrahamic Religions (1 day)
- Modern Middle East and North Africa (1 day)
- After WWII Middle East (3 Days)
- 1990s to Present (1 day)
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Unit 22: Latin America Post WWII
- Objective: Discuss the political, economic, and social evolution of Latin America post-World War II.
- Discuss the political, economic, and social changes in Latin America, including movements toward democracy and social justice.
- Analyze the role of the United States in the region's development.
- Focus: Revolutionary movements, military dictatorships, economic policies, and steps towards democratization.
Latin American after WWII (2 weeks)
- Latin American Dictators (1 day)
- Brazil, Argentia, Mexico, Guatemala (1 day)
- Cuban Revolution (1 day)
- Democracy in Latin America (1 day)
- Modern Latin America (2 days)
- Key Facts about Latin America (1 day)
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Unit 23: World in Modern Times
- Objective: Analyze contemporary global challenges and the interconnectedness of the world.
- Identify the major political, technological, and environmental challenges facing the world today.
- Discuss the impact of globalization and the role of international organizations in addressing global issues.
- Focus: Globalization, technological advancements, environmental issues, and ongoing conflicts and resolutions.
Modern World History (1 week)
- End of the Cold War (1 day)
- European Union, Global Interdependence, Economy (1 day)
- Computers & Communication Revolution, Scientific Advances (1 day)
- Immigration (1 day)
- Nuclear Technology, Cyber Terrorism, Terrorism (1 day)
- Below are key topics that are ongoing and need to be discussed and woven into the curriculum
- Immigration
- Health Care
- Equity
- Racial Divisions
- Human Rights
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