Subtitled, “The Wars of Independence to Modern Times," and written at a 10th-11th grade reading level, this volume's study begins with Bach and Handel in 1708 and ends with the Global War on Terror (2014 and the Revelation of Jesus Christ). Trace the flow of the last three centuries by examining countries/peoples; classical music and art; notable people; developing ideologies; struggling/oppressed people groups; and industrial/scientific developments. This Reader (text) contains 84 history lessons, using a 28-week, three-lesson-per-week format. Included with the purchase of the Reader is an in-text, user-unique, online access code to download the course-required digital PDF Companion Guide. These files include teacher directions, study guides, pre-tests, quarterly worksheets, quizzes, exercises, worksheets, activity instructions (with photos), tests, outline maps, suggested resource lists, appendix pages and more.
Key history elements and dates to memorize include the American Revolution, the French Revolution, the Fall of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, Karl Marx and The Communist Manifesto, Charles Darwin and Evolution, the War Between the States, World War I, The Great Depression, World War II, Formation of Israel, man walking on the moon, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. You'll also find plenty of illustrative information (maps, charts, art reproductions, and lots of photos). The final chapter provides a glimpse of the Christian reasons for a hope for mankind, with an overview explanation and a brief overview of a few historical interpretations of the promises in The Book of Revelation. This lesson makes an interesting, yet not surprising endpoint for a world history course that proposes that the "mystery" of history points to Jesus. Utilizing a 28-week, three-lesson-per-week format, this Reader (text) includes with purchase a user-unique, in-text, online access code to download the course-required digital (PDF) Companion Guide. This Guide contains teacher support, activities, maps, study guides, reviews, and quizzes. Uses NKJV references. 607 pgs, hc.