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Unit SIX: A Half Century of Crisis and Achievement (1900-1945)

The study of the first half of the 20th century explores the two world wars; revolution and change in Russia; the rise of democracy and tyranny; the women's suffrage movement; the expansion of global militarism and imperialism; the colonial response to imperialism; and the Great Depression. The problems and paradoxes that were faced during this era shaped the forces that are moving our contemporary world.


A. World War I

B. Revolution and change in Russia--causes and impacts

C. Between the wars

D. World War II--causes and impact

 


WWI Trench Warfare

Bolshevik Revolution, V.I. Lenin

WWII Poster


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