World War II – You should be able to describe:
-The main goals and strategies of the Allied and Axis powers
-Organizations, objectives, and policies created after the war (and why)
-The impact of the war on both the victors and the defeated nations
-How the war shaped the Chinese Civil War and its eventual outcome
The Cold War – Be familiar with:
-The origins and nature of the competition between the superpowers
-The impact of nuclear weapons and missile technology on warfare
-How the Cold War impacted relations between the superpowers and formerly colonized states
-How and why the Cold War ended between 1989 and 1991
Decolonization – Be prepared to explain:
-How communist rule in China developed over time (during and after Mao’s reign)
-The challenges posed to African and Asian states upon decolonization
-The development of the conflicts in the Middle East, during and after the Cold War
The Third Millennium – For the exam, be prepared to describe:
-The major characteristics of strong, weak, and failed states
-Major issues and developments in the current Middle East
