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MSCE World History covers major events including World War I, the interwar period, and World War II, focusing on their causes and impacts. It studies the decolonisation of India and Kenya, highlighting the struggles for independence. The course also examines expectations at independence, such as political freedom and economic development. Students learn to understand how these events shaped the modern world.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the major European powers and their influence on world history.
  • Analyze the causes and effects of the First and Second World Wars.
  • Examine the rise of dictatorships in Germany and the impact of the Russian Revolution.
  • Explore the inter-war period and the dynamics of the Cold War.
  • Study the independence movements in India and Kenya.

Course Content

Background Information on 1870s European Powers
Before 1900, Europe was dominated by powerful empires such as the British, French, Austro-Hungarian, Russian, and Ottoman Empires. The period was marked by industrialization, imperial expansion, nationalism, and frequent political rivalries that set the stage for major conflicts.

  • EUROPEAN POWERS
  • Events in Europe (1870–1914) Related to the First World War

Causes and Results of the First World War
World War I (1914–1918) was a global conflict triggered by political tensions and alliances among European powers. It caused massive loss of life and led to significant political and territorial changes worldwide.

League of Nations
The League of Nations was an international organization formed after World War I to maintain peace and prevent future conflicts. It aimed to resolve disputes through dialogue and promote cooperation among nations.

Interwar Period
The interwar period refers to the years between World War I and World War II (1918–1939). It was marked by political instability, economic difficulties such as the Great Depression, and the rise of totalitarian regimes in countries like Germany and Italy. This period also saw efforts at peace through the League of Nations, but ultimately tensions grew, leading to the outbreak of World War II.

THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
Change of government in Russia, rise of Lenin and Stalin

Development of Dictatorship In Germany
Weimar republic, rise of Hitler, Achievements and his fall

WWII
World War II (1939–1945) was a global conflict involving major powers divided into the Allies and Axis. It resulted in widespread destruction, the defeat of fascism, and significant geopolitical changes worldwide.

United Nations
Formation of UNO, Achievements and Failure

Cold War Period
The Cold War was a prolonged period of political and military tension between the USA and the Soviet Union after World War II. It was characterized by rivalry, arms race, and competition for global influence without direct large-scale fighting between the two superpowers.

Decolonisation of India and Kenya
Decolonisation of India and Kenya involved struggles for independence from British colonial rule, achieved through political movements and resistance. India gained independence in 1947, while Kenya achieved it in 1963 after a prolonged fight against colonial oppression.

DECOLONISATION OF KENYA
Studies Kenya struggles to Independence

Postcolonial Crisis
The postcolonial crisis refers to the challenges African countries faced after gaining independence, including political instability, ethnic conflicts, economic difficulties, and weak governance. These issues often hindered development and nation-building efforts in the newly independent states.

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