Pacific View Charter School
Course Outline
Course Title: World History B
Course #: 1966
Credits: 5
Board Approval Date: 3/18/08
Department: Social Science
Pre-requisite: U.S. History A/B
UC Approved: Yes
Course Description: Students will study the major turning points that shaped the
modern world, from the late 18th century through the present, including the cause and
course of the two world wars. Students will trace the rise of democratic id eas and
develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as
they pertain to international relations. Students will develop an understanding of
current world issues, relating them to historical, geographic, political, eco nomic, and
cultural contexts. Students will consider multiple accounts of events in order to
understand international relations from a variety of perspectives.
Student Outcome:
The student will be able to:
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Analyze patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least
Understand the causes, course, and consequences of the first World War.
Become familiar with the effects of the first World War.
Analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
Study the causes and consequences of World War II.
Assessment: Student outcomes will be based on student performance through
examinations, assignments, and qualitative evaluations. Assessments will help students to
analyze, interpret, explain, synthesize, evaluate, and communicate.
Instructional Materials: World History Prentice Hall, 1993