The Contemporary World slides
12 slide sets by 12 users
This page gathers a small set of community-made slides on The Contemporary World, from international relations to European integration and space travel. School students can use them to study these topics, while teachers can find ready-made material; a few also suit university students. Pick a slide set to begin.
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- Spain in the 19th Century14
- International Relations and the First World War16
- Interwar Years and the Second World War24
- United Nations11
- Cold War9
- Decolonization11
- Space Exploration13
- European Integration and the European Union60
- Globalization34
- Civil Rights and Political Conflicts11
- Terrorism and the War on Terror40
- Contemporary Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises23
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These slide sets offer ways into topics on this History unit page. International Relations 1945-2004 begins with tensions between the USA and USSR, while Evolution of the EU looks at steps in European integration. Other sets cover peacekeepers in East Timor, the drift to war in the 1930s, and space travel.
Where to start
For international relations, start with International Relations 1945-2004 and note the tensions described at the beginning. For a different focus, Peacekeepers in East Timor introduces motives for intervention. Teachers can use either set as a starting point for discussion.
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As you read, pause to explain a slide in your own words and connect it to the next one. If you want to organize ideas visually, switch to a mind map on the unit page. Use a quiz there when you are ready to test your understanding. Choose a topic and explore the slides.
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Which slide set should I start with?
For international relations, start with International Relations 1945-2004. It opens with tensions between the USA and USSR. If European integration is your focus, Evolution of the EU offers another starting point. Read through the slides and note the ideas you want to explore further.
What topics do these slides cover?
The collection includes slides on international relations, the drift to war in the 1930s, peacekeepers in East Timor and the evolution of the EU. There are also sets on historical globalization, a school activist and space travel, so you can choose a topic that fits your study.
Are the slides free to use?
Yes. Every slide set listed here is free to open and study without an account. The resources were made by GoConqr users. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and create your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.