The document provides information about National History Day and the Bronx Lab School's History Day contest. It outlines 5 steps for students to participate, including picking a general topic related to one of the 20th century wars or revolutions, choosing a specific topic to research, and presenting their learning through a research paper, exhibit, documentary, or website. It then provides background context on some major historical events and eras leading up to the 20th century. Finally, it gives overviews of the four general topic areas for the contest - World War I, the Russian Revolution, World War II, and the Cold War - listing when each occurred, the main participants, and a brief explanation of why each war or conflict took place.

1. National History Day Contest! Global History 10 - Unit 3 Bronx Lab School

2. 5 Steps to BLS History Day Pick a general topic World War I, Russian Revolution, World War II, Cold war Learn about your topic Pick a specific topic Triumph and Tragedy Research, Research, Research Present Your Learning

3. Presentation of Learning Options Research Paper Exhibits Performance* Documentary* Website*

4. 20th Century Wars World War I Russian Revolution World War II Cold War

5. Background Renaissance/Reformation Enlightenment French Revolution Nationalism Some democracy

6. Background Rise of Nation States Before FR, had mostly empires and kingdoms After FR, begin to see countries (Italy, Germany, Poland) unified by nationality

7. Background Industrial Revolution Rise of Factories and mass production of things to sell Rise of cities Capitalism!!!!

8. Our 4 General Areas World War I Russian Revolution World War II Cold War

9. World War I When? 1914-1918 Who? Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottomans (now Turkey) vs. Great Britain, France, Italy, and eventually USA Why? Growing National/Imperial conflicts + Secret Alliances + Assassination of Austrian Prince = Big War

10. Russian Revolution When? 1917 Who? Russian Workers (Communists) vs. Russian Czar’s Supporters Why? Growing inequality + Corrupt Czar Government + Communists want to take over a country = a very quick war (with very large consequences)

11. World War II When? 1939-1945 Who? Germany, Italy, and Japan vs. Great Britain, France, USSR (aka Russia), and USA Why? Germany screwed after WWI + Pissed off and aggressive Fascists + biggest A-Hole ever = Biggest War Ever

12. Cold War When? 1945-1991 Who? USSR (and allies in Warsaw Pact) vs USA (and allies in NATO) Why? Communism + Capitalism = Big Conflict + Nukes = No actual direct battle