IB Twentieth Century Topics is a thematic based study of modern world history. Students will examine the general causes, practices, and effects of war and make connections to current events in Iraq. The second topic covered is peace and cooperation. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of organizations such as the League of Nations and the United Nations. The final unit of study is the Cold War. Students will examine its causes, the major events including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and the end of the Cold War.