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World History by CrashCourse

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In 42 episodes, John Green will begin teaching you the history of the world! This course is based on the 2012 AP World History curriculum, from growing the first crops in the First Agricultural Revolution to global textile production in the 2010s. By the end of the course, you will be able to:

*Identify and explain historical developments and processes
*Analyze the context of historical events, developments, and processes and explain how they are situated within a broader historical context
*Explain the importance of point of view, historical situation, and audience of a source
*Analyze patterns and connections among historical developments and processes, both laterally and chronologically through history
*Be a more informed citizen of the world

Syllabus

The Agricultural Revolution: Crash Course World History #1.
Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History #2.
Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3.
Ancient Egypt: Crash Course World History #4.
The Persians & Greeks: Crash Course World History #5.
Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History #6.
‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7.
Alexander the Great and the Situation ... the Great? Crash Course World History #8.
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History #9.
The Roman Empire. Or Republic. Or...Which Was It?: Crash Course World History #10.
Christianity from Judaism to Constantine: Crash Course World History #11.
Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century: Crash Course World History #12.
Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar: Crash Course World History #13.
The Dark Ages...How Dark Were They, Really?: Crash Course World History #14.
The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War?: Crash Course World History #15.
Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course World History #16.
Wait For It...The Mongols!: Crash Course World History #17.
Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18.
Venice and the Ottoman Empire: Crash Course World History #19.
Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History #20.
Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course: World History #21.
The Renaissance: Was it a Thing? - Crash Course World History #22.
The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course World History #23.
The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History #24.
The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History #25.
The Seven Years War: Crash Course World History #26.
The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27.
Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution: Crash Course World History #28.
The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29.
Haitian Revolutions: Crash Course World History #30.
Latin American Revolutions: Crash Course World History #31.
Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History #32.
Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33.
Samurai, Daimyo, Matthew Perry, and Nationalism: Crash Course World History #34.
Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35.
Archdukes, Cynicism, and World War I: Crash Course World History #36.
Communists, Nationalists, and China's Revolutions: Crash Course World History #37.
World War II: Crash Course World History #38.
USA vs USSR Fight! The Cold War: Crash Course World History #39.
Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant: Crash Course World History #40.
Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History #41.
Globalization II - Good or Bad?: Crash Course World History #42.

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  • A real gem, I was just scrolling through YouTube one day and I happened to find what I believe to be the single most important channel IMO "Crash Course" and world history was so fun to watch and I learned so much. Mr. Green is so inspiring and hysterical.
  • Thank you it is great course, summary of the world history in attractive presentation
    I hope to find more courses like this one.
    I believe it is good opportunity to develop and raise awareness

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