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Which period does HIST 102 World History Since 1500 cover?
Which period does HIST 102 World History Since 1500 cover?
- Twentieth through twenty-first centuries
- Fifteenth through nineteenth centuries
- Sixteenth through twentieth centuries (correct)
- Eighteenth through twenty-first centuries
What are the major topics covered in HIST 102?
What are the major topics covered in HIST 102?
- European Reconnaissance, The Reformation, Commercial Developments (correct)
- Feudalism, Crusades, Byzantine Empire
- Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, American Civil War
- Renaissance, Age of Enlightenment, Scientific Revolution
What is the designated category of HIST 102?
What is the designated category of HIST 102?
- General Education and Humanistic or Artistic Expression (correct)
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Quantitative Reasoning
What is the focus of HIST 102?
What is the focus of HIST 102?
What is the primary emphasis of the course as mentioned in the detailed description?
What is the primary emphasis of the course as mentioned in the detailed description?
During which years did World War II take place?
During which years did World War II take place?
Which two military alliances were the primary opposing forces in World War II?
Which two military alliances were the primary opposing forces in World War II?
What played a major role in enabling the strategic bombing and delivery of nuclear weapons during World War II?
What played a major role in enabling the strategic bombing and delivery of nuclear weapons during World War II?
How many fatalities occurred as a result of World War II?
How many fatalities occurred as a result of World War II?
Which countries were occupied in the wake of Axis defeat in World War II?
Which countries were occupied in the wake of Axis defeat in World War II?
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Study Notes
HIST 102 World History Since 1500
- Covers the period from 1500 to the present
Course Overview
- Major topics include:
- Globalization and its impact on societies
- Imperialism and colonialism
- Revolutions and their impact on world history
- World War I and II
- The Cold War and its aftermath
- Designated category: Humanities and Social Science
- Focus: Understanding the global forces that have shaped the modern world
- Primary emphasis: Analyzing the ways in which global events and processes have influenced the development of societies and cultures
World War II
- Took place from 1939 to 1945
- Primary opposing forces: Axis powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) and Allied powers (US, UK, and Soviet Union)
- Development of bomber aircraft played a major role in enabling strategic bombing and delivery of nuclear weapons
- Resulted in approximately 50-80 million fatalities
- Countries occupied in the wake of Axis defeat: Germany, Japan, Italy, and Austria
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