This course will compare historical and cultural events in Europe with the same type of events in the Americas (North, Central, and South) during the same time period; highlights include in-depth discussions on medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the Aztecs, the Incas, and the colonial efforts in North America. This is the first course in a two-part World History series for grades seven and eight (SOCST 033 and SOCST 034); however, either course may be taken independently of the other.
Prerequisite: 
None.
Course Outline: 
Unit 1: Medieval Europe (500-1350)
Unit 2: The Ancient Americans
Unit 3: Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600)
Unit 4: Europe Conquers the World
Unit 5: Early Colonial Period in the Americas