About Unit 8

💭 Essential Question: How did global conflicts in the 20th century reshape socio-political ideologies, geopolitical dominance, and the lives of ordinary people?

Unit 8: World at War examines the roles of geopolitical dominance and political ideologies in shaping 20th-century global conflicts. Students will analyze the causes, course, and consequences of World War I and World War II, exploring how these wars reshaped international relations, political ideologies, and societies. Key topics include the rise of fascism and communism, the intewar years, and the impact of genocide and migration. Students will assess how modern warfare introduced unprecedented destruction, how global politics became more interconnected, and how wartime decisions affected ordinary people. The unit will also explore how movements like anti-colonialism and suffragism intersected with these conflicts. The unit culminates in a thematic digital museum exhibit, where students will curate and present panels to demonstrate the historical significance of this time period.