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World History 1750

Dive into the revolutions, empires, world wars, and social movements that shaped the world you live in. You’ll go from voices on the ground to sweeping global change—tracing patterns across time and place. Driven by bold questions and fresh perspectives, you’ll get the tools to think deeper—and build the skills to connect the past to your world today.

Unit 1 • 7 Lessons

The World in 1750
Explore powerful empires, rich cultures, and global connections while also questioning the stories we tell about them. Look at history through different lenses and uncover what the world looked like in 1750—and why that moment matters for the world you live in today.

Unit 2 • 7 Lessons

Liberal and National Revolutions
The old world order started to unravel as radical ideas took hold. Explore how revolutionaries and nationalists challenged authority—and reimagined what nations could be.

Unit 3 • 5 Lessons

Industrialization
Industrialization changed who made what, who held power, and how the world worked—across continents. Was it more about scientific breakthroughs or imperial ambition?

Unit 4 • 6 Lessons

Reform Movements
As industry expanded, so did inequality. Dig into how work, wages, and rights were redefined—and how people pushed back.

Unit 5 • 5 Lessons

Industrial Empires
Industrial powers rapidly expanded, and so did their grip on the world. Follow the rise of empire and explore how individuals and communities resisted at every turn.

Unit 6 • 5 Lessons

World War I
This wasn’t just a European war. It was a global turning point. Uncover how one spark pushed the world into a conflict and how its impact reached far beyond the battlefield.

Unit 7 • 7 Lessons

Interwar and World War II
From economic collapse to the rise of dictators, the world faced growing instability after World War I. Survey the choices and conflicts that threw nations into another global war and left a legacy that still echoes today.

Unit 8 • 7 Lessons

Cold War and Decolonization
Behind nuclear standoffs and protest marches, people were choosing sides—or choosing freedom. All of it was part of a larger story about power, freedom, and the future of the world.

Unit 9 • 8 Lessons

Globalization
What does it mean to live in a global world? Explore the promises and problems of global connections, and how nationalism and identity continue to shape how people experience the world.