Welcome to World History II

From the beauty and sophistication of the Renaissance to the rapidly changing modern era, this World History II course takes you on a journey through time, starting in the year 1500 A.D. In this online course, you will gain an understanding of world history and geography through media-rich interactivities, videos, collaborative discussions, hands-on applications, and real-world projects. In each lesson, you will have the opportunity to examine the important people, places, events, and ideas in history and learn about the historical patterns that reappear over time.

Along the way, you are going to learn some terminology and concepts that are specific to World History II. Starting with an exploration of the five world religions and a review of the global setting in 1500 A.D., this course examines:

• The Renaissance
• The Reformation
• Colonialism and the Age of Discovery
• The Enlightenment
• The Scientific Revolution
• The French Revolution
• Colonial independence and European unification in the 1800s
• The Industrial Revolution
• World War I
• The Great Depression
• World War II
• The Cold War
• African and Asian independence movements
• International terrorism
• Modern economic, social, and environmental issues

Get ready to start your journey through time!