World history/WHME103/Schedule
This is a self-paced course. We recommend that you complete each learning pathway at your own pace.
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The Causes of World War Two
Learn about the factors that led to the war in Europe and the causes of the war in the Pacific.
- Begin this pathway here: The Causes of World War Two
The Global Impact of World War Two
Learn about the major events and crucial turning points of the war, and its impact around the globe.
- Begin this pathway here: The Global Impact of World War Two
The Aftermath of World War Two
Examine the impact of the war in Europe and Asia. Learn about the creation of the United Nations, and the origins of the Cold War.
- Begin this pathway here: The Aftermath of World War Two
The Reconstruction of Europe and Asia
Explore the recovery process after the war in Europe and Asia. Learn about the Cold War.
- Begin this pathway here: The Reconstruction of Europe and Asia
The Cold War and Decolonization in the Developing World
Learn about the profound changes experienced in the developing world in the decades after World War Two.
- Begin this pathway here: The Cold War and Decolonization in the Developing World
Global Effects of the Cold War
Examine the atomic arms race, the integration of Europe and the rise of China.
- Begin this pathway here: Global Effects of the Cold War
The End of the Cold War and its Aftermath
Learn about the end of the Cold War and the role of the US as global superpower in its aftermath.
- Begin this pathway here: The End of the Cold War and its Aftermath
Developing Nations in Modern Times
Examine why some developing nations have been able to thrive, and others have been beset by conflict and/or poverty.
- Begin this pathway here: Developing Nations in Modern Times
Globalization
Examine the positive and negative impacts of globalization.
- Begin this pathway here: Globalization
