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 outcomeThe 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 1991Decolonization – 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 WarThe 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