HIST362: Modern Revolutions

Explore the transformative power of revolutions throughout modern history in this comprehensive 86-hour course. Delve into the nature of revolutionary change, examining pivotal events such as the American and French Revolutions, as well as uprisings in Haiti, Mexico, Latin America, and the Philippines. Analyze the impact of industrialization on nations, empires, and peoples, and investigate the Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917. Examine the effects of colonialism on Asia and the subsequent collapse of empires in the Middle East and Asia. Gain a deep understanding of how these revolutionary movements shaped the modern world through engaging lectures, discussions, and a final exam.

• Course Introduction
• Unit 1: The Glorious Nature of Revolution
• Unit 2: The American Revolution
• Unit 3: The French Revolution and Its Legacy
• Unit 4: Revolution in Haiti, Mexico, Latin America, and the Philippines
• Unit 5: Nations, Empires, Imperialism, and Peoples in an Industrializing Age
• Unit 6: The Russian Empire and Revolutions of 1905 and 1917 and Their Legacy
• Unit 7: The Effects of Colonialism on Asia
• Unit 8: The Collapse of Empires in the Middle East and Asia
• Study Guide
• Course Feedback Survey
• Certificate Final Exam