Causes and consequences

Examines the events leading up to World War II, looking at the different motives of each country involved, and how the conflict resulted in the Cold War between the United States and the Soviets, and the development of the United Nations.

Explores the events that led up to the destruction of communisim in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Explains the sudden and rapid growth of the economies of Japan and the Pacific Rim countries occurring after World War II and primarily since 1960.

Examines the beginning of the independence movement in Africa and the results once freedom was achieved.

Discusses the causes of the Vietnam War and traces its course from the early stages before American involvement to the 1974 ceasefire and its aftermath.

Traces the origins of apartheid, the struggle against it, and the changes in South African society that brought about its end.

Examines the events leading to conflicts in the Middle East between Israelis and Arabs, as well as the effects of terrorism and war on the situation.

Discusses the causes and consequences of the movement to achieve full political, economic, and social equality for African-Americans.