HIS 10200 Western Civilization II

What forces helped create the French Revolution? Hitler's rise to power? The Cold War? Why are people today willing to fight for their nations - are there other options for resolving conflict? What were the Enlightenment, the Scientific Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution? By exploring governments ranging from absolute monarchy to democracy and dictatorship, this course helps explain the interrelationships of today's complex world. Honors sections will do further in-depth research and presentations as well as a research paper.