Milestones in modern world history

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The Algerian war

Examines the causes, conduct, and consequences of the Algerian War, an eight year conflict that led to Algeria becoming an independent nation in 1962.

The Mexican Revolution

Examines the causes, conduct, and consequences of the Mexican Revolution, a social and political upheaval that erupted in 1910 and continued for nearly a decade.

The collapse of the Soviet Union

An overview of the significant events and individuals associated with the collapse of the Soviet Union that discusses the rise of communism, Joseph Stalin, Mikhail Gorbachev, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Boris Yeltsin, and more.

The end of apartheid in South Africa

An overview of the important events and individuals associated ending apartheid in South Africa; and features photographs, illustrations, biographical sketches, and excerpts from primary source documents.

The Treaty of Versailles

An overview of the important events and individuals associated with producing and signing the Treaty of Versailles, including photographs, illustrations, biographical sketches, and excerpts from primary source documents.

The British industrial revolution

Examines the causes, conduct, and consequences of the industrial revolution that transformed Great Britain between the mid-eighteenth and mid-nineteenth century.

The Marshall plan

2011
Examines how the Marshall Plan worked to significantly bolster struggling war-torn European economies following World War II.

The Cuban revolution

2012
Examines the history, causes, major players, and current impact of the Cuban Revolution.

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