World Politics Big Book

Start off with a look at twelve of the most interesting World Political Leaders from the past century. Learn about Margaret Thatcher’s role in ending apartheid in South Africa. Read about how Mikhail Gorbachev went from being the leader of the Soviet Union to winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Then, become a voting expert with a clear understanding of World Electoral Processes. Explore the concept of a democratic government and whether it truly represents the people. Hold your own election to decide on a policy for running your classroom. Finally, discover the rise and fall of Capitalism vs. Communism. Recognize that the Cold War was a war between Capitalism and Communism. Get a global view of the world economy by seeing how businesses benefit from world-wide partnerships. Each concept is paired with writing tasks. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom’s Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.