Grade 10-12
AP World History: Modern
College-level world history aligned to the College Board AP World History: Modern CED. Global interactions from c. 1200 to the present.
Units
14
Credit
1.0 credit
Weekly Hours
5 hrs
Duration
36 weeks
What You'll Learn
College Board Aligned
All nine AP World History periods — from post-classical civilizations through globalization.
Document-Based Analysis
Practice with primary sources, DBQ strategies, and AP-style historical argumentation.
College Credit Potential
A qualifying AP exam score can earn 3-6 college credits at most universities.
Units (14)
1The Global Tapestry (c. 1200-1450)2Networks of Exchange (c. 1200-1450)3Land-Based Empires (c. 1450-1750)4Transoceanic Connections (c. 1450-1750)5Revolutions (c. 1750-1900)6Industrialization and Its Effects (c. 1750-1900)7Global Conflict and Its Consequences: Imperialism (c. 1750-1900)8Global Conflict: World War I (c. 1900-Present)9The Interwar Period (c. 1900-Present)10Global Conflict: World War II (c. 1900-Present)11The Cold War (c. 1900-Present)12Decolonization and Independence (c. 1900-Present)13Globalization (c. 1900-Present)14Contemporary Challenges (c. 1900-Present)