Troubled Century

Grades 9-13+, Win

This powerful disc explores the impact of some of the most important events and people that shaped the 20th century. Role-playing, decision-making, and investigative activities prompt students to look closely at important people, events, and ideologies that shaped our modern world. In The Struggle for Peace, the period from 1900-1945 is examined with a focus on the turmoil of the two world wars. Societies in Change looks at capitalism, communism, and fascism, as these three competing ideologies unfolded in the first half of the century. The period from 1945-1990 is considered in a 10-part section called Superpower Relations that looks at events such as the Space Race, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War. Comprehensive indexes provide straightforward access to the program's massive database of fascinating information.

Features
• 3 Multimedia sections explore the 20th century
• The Struggle for Peace examines the period from1900-1945
• Societies in Change looks at competing ideologies
• Superpower Relations investigates 10 topics
• Many interactive activities, including role-playing

Minimum system requirements
Win 3.1+, 486, 4MB RAM, SVGA, 256 colors, 2x CD

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