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Syllabus World History B

Welcome

Welcome to World History B! We’re so glad you’re here.

Every lesson is designed to help you grow as a thinker, problem solver, and global learner. As a Mizzou Academy global student, you will complete lessons and assignments on your own schedule, interacting with course content, participating in interactives, and completing practice activities, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams.

To stay on track, we recommend using a pacing guide. You can find more information about pacing in the Course Resources section, along with helpful tools, technology support, and tips for online learning success.

As you begin, remember that online learning requires both independence and communication. Be curious, stay organized, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your teacher if you need support.

We’re excited to learn with you, and we’re happy you’re part of our Mizzou Academy community! 

Pacing

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.

This course is asynchronous, meaning you can complete lessons and assignments at your own pace.

Most students spend approximately 10 hours per lesson interacting with course content, participating in interactive activities, and completing practice exercises, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams. Your time may vary depending on your goals and learning style. 

We encourage you to work at a consistent pace, allowing time to absorb new ideas, build skills, and reflect on what you’ve learned. Use a pacing guide to plan ahead, stay organized, and finish strong. 

Course Description

World History B is the study of people and how they lived throughout the world and time. It helps us understand political, economic, and cultural development and how we have arrived at our present condition. The course investigates the rise of neoimperialism in all parts of the world (Europe, Asia, Africa, and the American continents), examines the conflicts of the 20th century, and concludes with the post-COVID-19 pandemic world.

  1. Course Essential Questions

    1. How did imperialism and resistance to imperialism shape global power structures, cultural identities, and international relationships in the 19th and 20th centuries?
    2. In what ways did the World Wars transform political borders, technologies, economies, and societies across the world, and how did these changes influence the modern era?
    3. How did competing ideologies such as democracy, communism, and nationalism fuel global tensions during the Cold War and influence events in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe?
    4. How have newly independent nations navigated the challenges of post‑colonialism, particularly regarding natural resources, governance, and global influence?
    5. How have global crises and turning points from the fall of the Soviet Union to the COVID‑19 pandemic reshaped how societies understand governance, science, human rights, and international cooperation in the 21st century?

PreRequisites

World History A is a prerequisite for World History B.

Course Overview

World History B

Lesson

Objectives

Quiz

Assignment

1: Imperialism

1.1 Compare European imperialism of Africa to that of Asia.

1.2 Discuss East Asia’s isolationism

10 MCQ

L1Assignment: Primary Source Analysis Writing 

2: Imperialism: World War I

2.1 Describe the contributing factors that led to World War I.

2.2 Explain the effect the war had on the participating countries.

10 MCQ

N/A

3: Interwar

3.1 Successfully argue as to whether World War I ended in 1914 or continued until 1945.

3.2 Explain why the time between World Wars was known as the “Age of Uncertainty”.

10 MCQ

L3 Assignment: Interwar Writing Assignment

4: Imperialism: World War II

4.1 Discuss the modernization that occurred immediately before, during, and after World War II.

10 MCQ

N/A

5: Global Superpowers: Cold War Starts

5.1 Identify and define the Cold War.

5.2 Describe how the Cold War affected the Americas.

10 MCQ

N/A

midterm exam - 2 parts

Part 1: Writing Assignment

Part 2: Objective Questions - 50 MCQ

6: Global Superpowers: Eastern Asia after World War II

6.1 Discuss the factors that contributed to the conflict between communism and democracy throughout Asia.

10 MCQ

N/A

7: Global Superpowers: Post-Colonial Africa and Southwest Asia

7.1 How do natural resources impact societal development or lack thereof?

10 MCQ

N/A

8: Global Superpowers: The Long Decade (1989-2001)

8.1 Analyze how the dismantling of the Soviet Union’s communist bloc affected the rest of the world.

10 MCQ

L8 Assignment: Cold War Writing Assignment

9: Global Supperpowers: Early 21st Century (2000-2020)

9.1 Discuss the political, social, and economic changes of the 21st century.

10 MCQ

L9 Assignment: Superpowers Writing Assignment

10: The Post Pandemic World circa 2020 to present

10.1 Investigate how religions, philosophy, governance, and science have been affected by events.

N/A

N/A

Final exam - 2 parts

Part 1: Writing Assignment

Part 2: Objective Questions - 50 MCQ

Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on submitted work and exams. The available points are distributed as follows:

Source Available Points
Lesson Assignments 80
Lesson Quizzes 90
Midterm Exam 125
Final Exam 105
Total 400

 

Textbook & Technology Requirements

To fully participate, make sure you have:

  • A computer that meets our Mizzou Academy technology requirements
  • A microphone and webcam for recording audio and video assignments
  • Any other required textbooks or materials for the course

Textbook

The World History A/B textbook is available online at no cost to you. It can be retrieved at https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Mizzou_Academy/World_History_A_B   For those students who prefer a paper copy, you can download a printable version or purchase a physical copy at the same link.

Technology

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

  • audio and video recording capabilities (e.g., smartphone, camera)

If you ever have trouble accessing course materials or recording tools, reach out to your teacher for support. We are here to help!

Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.

Canvas Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.

Course Summary:

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