History 12 is a survey of 20th century world history. Emphasis is placed on European and North American events and the effects that western society had on the rest of the world. You will study topics which include the First World War, the Russian Revolution, the Booming 20s, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War and regional studies including China and the Middle East. A major goal will be to understand how events of the 20th century created the world in which we live.