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ap world history - period 6: conflicts & decolonization

originally streamed in 2018 with Amanda DoAmaralTeacher
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Review AP World History Period 6 (1900-present) covering global conflicts, decolonization, Cold War tensions, and modern globalization. This complete study session helps you understand the major themes and events that shaped the 20th century for your ...more

curriculum note

This video uses old AP World History 'Period 6' and 'Key Concept' labels (6.1, 6.2, 6.3) from the previous course framework. In the current AP World History: Modern course, this content is covered across Units 7 (Global Conflicts), 8 (Cold War & Decolonization), and 9 (Globalization).

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units
Unit 7 – Global Conflicts (1900-Present)Unit 8 – Cold War & Decolonization (1900-Present)Unit 9 – Globalization: 1900 to Today
topics
7.2 Causes of World War I7.3 Conducting World War I7.6 Causes of World War II7.7 Conducting World War II7.8 Mass Atrocities After 19008.2 The Cold War8.3 Effects of the Cold War8.5 Decolonization After 19008.6 Newly Independent States After 19008.8 End of the Cold War9.1 Advances in Technology and Exchange after 19009.4 Economics in the Global Age9.6 Globalized Culture after 19009.8 Institutions Developing in a Globalized World

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Period 6 Overview

  • 1:03

    Science and Technology

  • 2:05

    New Transportation Advances

  • 3:42

    Space Race Explained

  • 5:46

    New Communication Methods

  • 6:47

    Scientific Theories

  • 7:50

    Environmental Changes

  • 8:52

    Diseases in 20th Century

  • 13:06

    Medical Innovations

  • 16:41

    Military Technology Shifts

  • 20:23

    Military Tactics Evolution

  • 24:00

    Green Revolution

  • 26:38

    Global Conflicts

  • 29:17

    Decolonization Movements

  • 30:51

    Partition of India

  • 34:33

    Nationalist Leaders

  • 39:45

    Transnational Movements

  • 44:55

    Land Redistribution

  • 50:07

    World War Causes

  • 59:02

    Cold War Overview

  • 1:05:47

    Economics and Culture

  • 1:08:56

    International Organizations

  • 1:12:06

    Humanitarian Efforts

  • 1:13:08

    Trade Agreements

  • 1:17:24

    Environmental Movements

  • 1:19:33

    Human Rights Movements

  • 1:22:12

    Religion and Politics

  • 1:23:47

    Pop Culture Diffusion

  • 1:25:23

    Review Conclusion

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