This course concludes a two-year chronologically organized study of the history of the world. It commences with a brief review of the Age of Reason and then progresses into an analysis of historical material, culminating with a unit on contemporary world issues. Emphasis will be placed on the Age of Revolutions, major wars, development of modern political and economic systems, and the crises of the twentieth century. While a traditional historical approach is emphasized, the course also incorporates other social studies disciplines such as geography, economics, sociology, and political science into the curriculum. There is an emphasis on critical thinking, writing, reading, formal research, map and graph analysis and the interpretation of historical documents. The course concludes with a cumulative final examination that is consistent with NYSED Regents Standards. A comprehensive Regents exam will be administered at the conclusion of Global History II.

Grading Policy –

Tests – 45%

Writing Assignments 15%

Team Assignments 30 %

Classwork 10 %