Conflict & Change in History is a full-year history curriculum designed for students who want to understand why events happened—not just memorize names and dates.

Instead of treating wars as isolated events, this course examines recurring patterns throughout history. Students explore how power, ideology, religion, resources, leadership, technology, and human behavior have repeatedly shaped conflict and transformed societies.

Covering 14 of the most influential wars in history, students investigate the causes, consequences, civilian experiences, and long-term effects of each conflict while building critical thinking, research, discussion, and analytical writing skills.

This curriculum was created for curious learners who enjoy asking big questions and making connections across time.

Included in this course:

✓ Full-year curriculum (approximately 36 weeks)

✓ 14 major historical conflicts

✓ Guided research packet template

✓ Focus questions and discussion prompts

✓ Analytical writing activities

✓ Creative and project-based assignments

✓ Hidden Heroes profiles highlighting lesser-known historical figures

✓ Midpoint and end-of-course reflection activities

✓ Unit study guides

✓ SAT-style multiple-choice questions

✓ ACT-style multiple-choice questions

✓ Short-answer and essay preparation

Wars included:

• The Crusades

• The Thirty Years' War

• The Seven Years' War

• The American Revolution

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The American Civil War

• The Franco-Prussian War

• World War I

• The Russian Civil War

• World War II

• The Korean War

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

• The War on Terror

Perfect for:

• Homeschool families

• Independent learners

• Co-ops

• Discussion-based history programs

• Middle and high school students seeking a deeper understanding of world history

Note: This curriculum intentionally emphasizes research, analysis, discussion, and pattern recognition over memorization. Students are encouraged to think like historians rather than simply learn about history.

Materials & Requirements This curriculum is designed around student-led research and historical inquiry. Rather than relying on a single textbook, students investigate historical events using a variety of sources, compare perspectives, evaluate evidence, and draw their own conclusions about recurring patterns in human conflict and societal change. Reliable internet access is required throughout the course. Research packets include curated online articles, maps, timelines, videos, museum resources, and other digital materials that form the foundation of many lessons and activities. The course also references optional books and supplemental readings for families who enjoy deeper exploration. These resources enrich the learning experience but are not required to successfully complete the course. Students may complete the curriculum using the provided research guides and online resources alone. This course works best for independent learners who are willing to investigate questions, analyze information, and think critically about the evidence they encounter.