The century that followed the First World War has been one disaster after another. Or has it been an era of progress? The evidence points in both directions.

The last century or so brings us to two questions about today: Are we better off than we were 100 years ago? Are we connected to each other, or still living our lives apart?

Seen through our frames, the last century or so presents a variety of stories of progress and problems, both shared and localized. What does the future hold?

Orient yourself in time and space as you begin Era 7, by using maps to make predictions about the causes and casualties of the First World War.

A black and white version of the world in 1914 CE, that can be cropped to specific regions and easily printed.

A full-color political map of the world in 1914 CE, highlighting the major states, communities, and cities you’ll learn about in WHP.

An individualized tracker for new words encountered in Era 7. Add to it as the era progresses.

In Era 7, continue the routine of building a class word wall, an important visual cue and literacy support.

This vocab guide provides a summary of the key vocabulary for the unit.

Vocab cards for each of the key words in this era.

It’s the final Era Problem! Respond to this based on what you currently know… don’t worry if it’s not much—you’re going to learn a lot more!

There are a lot of us living on this planet. But the rate of population growth has slowed in recent decades. Can data help us predict our population future?

In their final presentations, students predict the future of their topic, presenting relevant data and historical evidence, concluding with a call to action.

By now, you should be experts at making claims, but how will you do when you’re asked to make claims about the course frames? Let’s find out!

The First World War almost feels like a murder mystery, with many suspected causes and complex motives. Millions died in this confusing conflict that gripped the world.

The First World War transformed British society. Nick Dennis explores why Britain entered the conflict and how people in Britain experienced the war.

Images can tell us a lot about a time period. Examine posters to gain deeper insight into the kinds of messages governments tried to convey through posters.

The First World War helped lay the foundations for the modern Middle East. Imperialism, religion, and nationalism all played a role in shaping the region during this conflict.

The First World War helped lay the foundations for the modern Middle East. Imperialism, religion, and nationalism all played a role in shaping the region during this conflict.

In the summer of 1914, things got pretty heated. Serbian nationalists and an Austrian archduke unleashed tensions that had simmered in Europe for decades.

How does a war become a world war? It’s a tough question to answer, but asking who fought, what they fought for, and where they fought should give you a fighting chance.

In many ways World War I was a total war. Entire societies were mobilized to support the war effort. There had never been a war that was so devastating.

How did governments mobilize their populations for war? Use the Quick-Sourcing Tool to assess the primary sources in this collection to find out!

How did governments mobilize their populations for war? The primary sources in this collection will help you formulate a response to this question.

What did it feel like to be a soldier or a civilian during World War I? Historical empathy will help you craft a letter from the perspective of someone living during the war.

The Mexican Revolution overthrew a dictator in six months, but for the next ten years, revolutionaries fought each other to determine the outcome of the revolution.

What's the gist? What info is here and why does it matter? Use Three Close Reads to dive into the article!

Why does one revolution matter so much? The Russian Revolution in 1917 not only transformed Russia, but also set the stage for a changing world over the next century.

While World War I was raging across the world, the Ottoman Empire attacked its Armenian minority. Millions were murdered and displaced in the Armenian Genocide.

Optimistically nicknamed “The War to End All Wars,” the high price tag on World War I had a far-reaching economic impact on nations and colonies around the globe.

Examine the difficult decisions world leaders had to make at the end of World War I, as they tried to figure out how to ensure something similar would never again happen.

Time to break out the yarn again! The interconnected nature of World War I becomes even more apparent when you visually mark out the various ways regions and countries were connected.

The Great Depression was a global catastrophe that affected the lives of billions around the world. It brought authoritarians to power and was a cause of the Second World War.

How did different nations attempt to overcome economic crises? Use the Quick-Sourcing Tool to assess the primary sources in this collection to find out!

How did different nations attempt to overcome economic crises? The primary sources in this collection will help you formulate a response to this question.

We constantly hear messages from politicians, advertisers, and influencers. Why is it so important to critically analyze these messages?

Fascism is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot. But it is a definable concept describing a repressive form of government that helped caused the Second World War.

The 1920s and 1930s were politically unstable, and fascist regimes gained power. How did they use race, gender, and other categories of difference to divide communities?

As authoritarian leaders came to power in many countries, a few people might have realized the horrors to come, but most people barely recognized the danger.

Communism and fascism are words that are used often in political and historical discussions, but not always correctly. Time to get it straight!

After World War I, many people had dreams of peace and international cooperation. But these dreams were not realized as the world grew more isolationist and combative.

“Who am I?” Seems like a simple enough question. But maybe it’s not that straightforward when you start to consider all the multiple communities of which you are a part.

How can our feelings of responsibility and compassion help us understand how interconnected we all are? This activity will help you see how these fit together.

World War II was incredibly destructive. This video uses interactive data to examine the cost of the war in lives, comparing its casualties to other conflicts in history.

World War II was an epic conflict between two great alliances. It was a grueling war with no predictable outcome. For those involved, it was also a very personal experience.

Wars are expensive, but WW II took it to another level. Here’s a look at how many nations in this devastating conflict came to experience a “total war” economy.

World War II was a total war which devastated many parts of the world on a massive scale. John Green thinks through important questions about this tragic global conflict.

The Holocaust is a term that describes the murder of millions of Jews and other persecuted groups across Nazi-occupied Europe in World War II.

The Holocaust was a tragedy of such scale that it defies comprehension. This collection of primary sources provides windows into the brutality—and banality—of the atrocities.

When learning about horrific events, how do we grapple with who shares responsibility?

The Second World War was ended by two new, powerfully lethal atomic bombs, which killed hundreds of thousands of humans. Were they necessary?

What’s worse than having another world war only 20 years after the first one? How about 30 years of continuous war?

People make a lot of big claims about the world wars. In this activity, it’s your job to evaluate some of these claims.

Revisit the Question Parsing Tool and improve your ability to figure out what you are being asked in writing prompts.

World War II devastated many large powers. While many economies recovered and re-grew, the Cold War also fostered growing global inequality.

The Cold War and decolonization both followed World War II. Were they somehow connected?

Though they never directly fought, the United States and the Soviet Union struggled for dominance and to spread their economic systems across the globe.

From the 1940s to 1990s, the United States and Soviet Union struggled against each other to reshape the world. We call this global competition the Cold War.

It’s 1962. You’re US government officials working with classified information. Your task is to determine what crisis is threatening the safety of the American people.

We call it a “cold” war because there were fewer guns and bombs than usual. But the conflict between superpowers created “hot” battles all over the globe.

India’s struggle for independence was long and complex. Nationalism, sovereignty, and the idea of being a member of a community contributed to these uprisings.

What were the causes and effects of the spread of communist states? Use the Quick-Sourcing Tool to assess the primary sources in this collection to find out!

What were the causes and effects of the spread of communist states? The primary sources in this collection will help you formulate a response to this question.

The end of empires was messy, not least for the many communities trying to build nation-states in the midst of decolonization and the Cold War.

The Chinese Communist Revolution drew on earlier world revolutions, but in many ways, it went further. It’s an important case in any global history of revolutions.

The Cold War lasted for decades. Often, it appeared that one side was winning at certain points of time. Have a look at the events and decide who was “winning”.

Contrary to popular belief, the conflict in Israel and Palestine is not about religion and isn’t thousands of years old; it’s a 100-year-old conflict between nationalisms.

As we begin to witness the effects of climate change on human populations, how will we respond to the growing number of displaced people throughout the world?

Women in Africa played a key role in anti-colonial movements. Examine their efforts in different regions of Africa, and consider how colonialism still impacts women today.

African women were crucial to the anti-colonial struggle. They participated in boycotts and armed struggles, playing key roles that have often been overlooked.

It’s time review the map predictions you made at the beginning of the era, as you examine a series of new maps to help you think about the era problem and global conflict.

A full-color thematic map of First World War Casualties and Alliance in 1914 CE, meant to help you support, extend, and challenge the frame narratives.

A full-color thematic map of the Second World War (November, 1942 CE), meant to help you support, extend, and challenge the frame narratives.

What do yarn and globalization have in common? They’re both crucial parts of this activity!

Globalization describes the ways in which we are increasingly connected to one another. When did it begin, and is it a good thing?

After World War II, many nations around the world thought, “Okay, enough is enough!” They sought to create international institutions to prevent a repeat.

Since World War II, China’s economy has grown massively. Economic growth took off in the 1980s, and today China is a powerful global economic center.

In 1980, humanity officially eradicated the dreaded smallpox virus. Dr. Larry Brilliant tells the long history of this unique accomplishment and what it means for the future.

Modern, globalized China provides its citizens with great economic growth and social stability, but at the cost of some key freedoms. How do these choices work?

From your phone to a cup of coffee, thousands of people around the world are part of the design, production, distribution, marketing, and support of things you use every day.

What changed and stayed the same in the global economy after 1900? Use the Quick-Sourcing Tool to assess the primary sources in this collection to find out!

What changed and stayed the same in the global economy after 1900? The primary sources in this collection will help you formulate a response to this question.

Long-distance trade and economic interdependence have increased with globalization. This video explores some of the benefits of globalization in our world today.

This activity compares different rights documents. These documents share a lot in common, but they also show us differences in what societies value.

Government constitutions often include information about the protection of rights for their citizens. These documents will help you analyze which rights are similar and different across regions.

Evaluate your use of claim and focus, analysis and evidence, organization and language, and WHP concepts by using the WHP Writing Rubric.

Historically, humans often use violence to settle their problems. But during the twentieth century, non-violence and peace movements sought to transform human communities.

It’s the last EP Notebook! How has your understanding changed since the beginning of the era?

Our changing climate is one of the most talked-about current events. It’s a story that started with industrialization, but we’re in the middle of it. We control how it ends.

Some people see globalization as leveling the economic playing field. Others view the increasingly interconnected world as one of growing inequality. So which one is it?