history

World War II – You should be able to describe:

                -The main goals and strategies of the Allied and Axis powers

                -Organizations, objectives, and policies created after the war (and why)

                -The impact of the war on both the victors and the defeated nations

                -How the war shaped the Chinese Civil War and its eventual outcome

The Cold War – Be familiar with:

                -The origins and nature of the competition between the superpowers

                -The impact of nuclear weapons and missile technology on warfare

                -How the Cold War impacted relations between the superpowers and formerly colonized states

                -How and why the Cold War ended between 1989 and 1991

Decolonization – Be prepared to explain:

                -How communist rule in China developed over time (during and after Mao’s reign)

                -The challenges posed to African and Asian states upon decolonization

                -The development of the conflicts in the Middle East, during and after the Cold War

The Third Millennium – For the exam, be prepared to describe:

                -The major characteristics of strong, weak, and failed states

                -Major issues and developments in the current Middle East