Ch 13: 20th Century World History for Elementary School
About This Chapter
20th Century World History for Elementary School - Chapter Summary
You can use these video lessons as a supplement to your child's social studies homework. They can be an especially valuable tool for students who are struggling with 20th century history topics. Additionally, if you know that your child has a history test coming up, use these chapter resources help them feel confident about any 20th century world history questions that they might come across. Our short self-assessment quizzes you can track their progress and take note of any topics that require additional help.
Who It's For
Kids who need extra help with 20th century world history will benefit from the lessons in this chapter. There's no faster or easier way to learn about 20th century world history.
- Students who have fallen behind in understanding key events in 20th century world history
- Students with learning disabilities or need a little extra help learning about 20th century world history
- Students who prefer multiple ways of learning social studies (visual or auditory)
- Students who have missed class and need to catch up
- Students who need an efficient and convenient way to learn about 20th century world history
- Students who struggle to understand their social studies teachers
- Students who attend schools without extra social studies resources
How It Works
- Find lessons in the chapter that cover 20th century world history topics your student needs to learn or review.
- Press play and watch the video lesson with your student or read through the text lesson.
- Refer to the video transcripts and highlighted vocab words to reinforce learning about 20th century world history.
- Test your student's understanding of each lesson with short quizzes.
- Verify your student understands important historical events from the 20th century by completing the 20th Century World History for Elementary School chapter exam.

1. World War I Timeline: Lesson for Kids
The First World War has influenced history and politics for roughly one hundred years. Over forty different nations fought in Europe, Asia, and Africa from 1914-1918. Read on to learn how World War One (WWI) unfolded and affected the lives of millions.

2. World War II Timeline: Lesson for Kids
World War II pitted America and allies such as France and Britain against the nations of Germany, Italy and Japan. The war began in 1939 with the German invasion of Poland. In 1945, World War II drew to a close with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan by the U.S.

3. Treaty of Versailles Lesson for Kids
The first world war, or The Great War, ended in 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. The first world war was fought between America and its allies against Germany and its allies. In this lesson, we'll look at the Treaty of Versailles and its consequences.

4. Communism Lesson for Kids: Definition & Facts
In this lesson, you'll discover how and where communism started. You'll also see why communism seemed like a good idea but didn't work out the way people thought it would.

5. Fascism Lesson for Kids
Fascism is a way to run a country. In this lesson, you will read about some countries that have tried fascism, and how things have usually ended badly for them.

6. Warsaw Pact Lesson for Kids
In the lesson, you will read about a military club called the Warsaw Pact. You'll learn about how it formed, why it was created, its purpose, and how the Warsaw Pact ended.

7. Spanish Civil War Lesson for Kids
The Spanish Civil War was a civil war between 1936-1939. In this lesson, you will read about how volunteers from around the world joined in the fighting. For all the fighting and death, read how in the end, Spain became a democracy.

8. Auschwitz Facts: Lesson for Kids
Auschwitz was a concentration camp in Poland. In this lesson, you will learn about how Auschwitz was used during World War II, as well as the conditions that Jewish people suffered in these camps.

9. Berlin Wall Facts: Lesson for Kids
The Berlin Wall was a structure that divided East Germany from West Germany. Learn about how the Cold War led to its erection and about its demolition in 1989 just before Germany became one country.

10. History of the Berlin Wall: Lesson for Kids
In this lesson, you will discover the incredible story of the Berlin Wall. From 1961-1989, the Berlin Wall divided Berlin, the capital of Germany. Hundreds of people died trying to escape East Germany over the Berlin Wall.

11. South African Apartheid Laws: Lesson for Kids
Apartheid was a system in South Africa that segregated and discriminated against some people because of their skin color. This lesson will explore some of those laws and what effect they had in South Africa.

12. End of Apartheid: Lesson for Kids
South Africa was ruled by a segregation apartheid government for 50 years that kept white people in power and refused rights to all others. In this lesson, learn about the end of apartheid in 1990 and the transition to a new democracy that followed.

13. Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa: Lesson for Kids
The anti-apartheid movement of South Africa brought about the end of a racially-dominated government where non-whites had fewer rights and privileges than all others. Learn about the origins of the anti-apartheid movement and their ultimate success in this lesson.

14. 1964 Alaska Earthquake Facts: Lesson for Kids
In 1964, a really powerful earthquake hit Alaska. Learn all about the earthquake and the big wave, or tsunami, that followed it. You'll also read about what scientists learned from this quake.

15. The Balkans Campaign: WWII History Lesson for Kids
During World War II, fighting in eastern Europe took place between the Axis and Allied powers, as well as resistance fighters. Called the Balkan Campaign, it took place from 1940 to 1941 and resulted in the Axis powers taking control of the area known as the Balkans.

16. Appeasement During WWII: Lesson for Kids
In this lesson, we will learn about the concept of appeasement, which means trying to avoid conflict by giving a bully everything he wants. In this case, appeasement led to one of the most destructive wars ever fought in human history.

17. Rationing During WWII: Lesson for Kids
During World War II, many people were forced to do without things that they needed. Rationing became a part of everyday life. In this lesson, you will learn about rationing during WWII and why it was important.

18. Manhattan Project Lesson for Kids: History & Facts
Whatever your opinion of the atomic bomb, you should know how it all started. This lesson explains what the Manhattan Project was and its part in creating the first atomic bomb.

19. Berlin Airlift Lesson for Kids: Definition & Summary
This lesson talks about the Berlin Airlift, which took place during the Cold War. Find out how the United States and the United Kingdom helped people get food when all roads, trains, and waterways were closed off.

20. Battle of Midway Lesson for Kids: Summary & Facts
The Battle of Midway was one of the largest and most important sea battles in human history. Learn about how the United States fought Japan over Midway Island near Hawaii and how it impacted World War II in this lesson.

21. Hiroshima & Nagasaki Bombing Lesson for Kids: Summary & Facts
Atomic weapons have only been used twice during a time of war in all of human history: when the United States dropped bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Learn about these weapons and their impact on World War II in this lesson.

22. Social Darwinism Lesson for Kids: Definition & Facts
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, groups of people used scientific understanding of evolution in order to construct ideas of superiority called Social Darwinism. Learn about the origins and legacy of these ideas in this lesson.

23. Sputnik Facts: Lesson for Kids
The launch of the Sputnik satellites in Russia changed the world. In this lesson, learn about how these satellites were created in Russia, and discover how their creation inspired the space program of the United States.

24. Gallipoli Campaign Lesson for Kids: Summary & Facts
The Gallipoli Campaign launched by the Allied Powers of World War I ended in total disaster, as thousands of soldiers died without having reached any of their goals. Learn about this part of the war and its legacy in this lesson.

25. Seven Wonders of the Modern World: Lesson for Kids
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World are some of the most important and famous monuments and buildings on planet Earth. Learn about these famous wonders and their history in this lesson.
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- Early United States History for Elementary School
- Geography for Elementary School
- Famous People for Elementary School
- Colonial America for Elementary School
- Native American History for Elementary School
- Famous Americans for Elementary School
- Ancient Civilizations for Elementary School
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- European History for Elementary School
- World Conflicts for Elementary School
- Economics for Elementary School
- The Revolutionary War for Elementary School
- Civil War Lessons for Elementary School
- Post-Civil War for Elementary School
- 20th Century American History for Elementary School
- Roman History for Elementary School
- US States for Elementary School
- Countries of the World for Elementary School
- Famous World Landmarks for Elementary School
- Roman Culture for Kids
- Roman Leaders for Kids
- Castle History for Elementary School
- History of Christianity for Kids
- Civil Rights Activists for Elementary School