20th Century World History Curriculum
Students tackle fascinating historical questions that put them in the shoes of a range of people from the past, from the rich and famous to ordinary citizens. Each lesson can be done either as an in-depth activity requiring up to two full class periods, or as a “quick motivator” requiring only 20–30 minutes. Decision-Making Book available for purchase on Social Studies School Service.
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Decision Making in World History: 20th Century
Involving students in real historical problems that convey powerful lessons about world history, these activities combine core content with valuable practice in decision making, critical thinking, and understanding multiple perspectives.
Assassination in Sarajevo
The Russian Revolution
The Treaty of Versailles and Weimar Germany
Crisis in Czechoslovakia
The Great Leap Forward
Margaret Thatcher’s Economic Policies
The Fall of the U.S.S.R.
Free Lesson! Stab-in-the-back theory after World War I (Critical Thinking Skill: Decision Making)
Free Lesson! Rise of the Nazis
Free Lesson! Causes of World War I: Evaluating Causes
It is common for students to learn the four main underlying causes of World War I. They are easy to remember because they form the word MAIN (militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism). But are these four actually important causes of the war? That is what students evaluate in this lesson.