Chapter 2: The Emergence of a Global System of States, 1500–Today
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Chapter Quiz
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Flashcards
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Simulation
Click here to play this chapter’s simulation, in which you play the role of a world leader facing a complex decision.Outside resources
Video resources
- Check out a helpful Allen Sens video on imperialism here.
- To see a time-lapse video of the world’s major wars from 1500 until today, click here.
- For a crash course video about the history of the Cold War, click here.
- For a website containing several videos and simulations about the Cold War, click here.
Primary sources and further learning
- Read an interesting discussion about Game Theory and the Cold War and learn the basics of game theory! Click here.
- To read the actual text of the Treaty of Westphalia, click here.
Relevant news articles
- For an article about Iran and the dangers of the Munich analogy in politics today, click here.
- For an article about the international system today, the Treaty of Westphalia, and China, click here.
Games and activities
- To play a game simulating the dismal trench warfare of World War I, click here. [Warning: violence]
- Try this Sporcle quiz on the timeline of events of World War II.