Wealth, Power, and 20th Century Wars: History Videos

This series explores the ideas and conflicts that shaped the 20th century after World War I. It opens with the big economic and political ideas of the time, including communism, capitalism, and fascism. You will then see how Mussolini and Hitler rose to power and how the world failed to stop their aggression. The series does not cover the battles of World War II itself. It picks up after the war, as the United States and the Soviet Union competed for influence around the world. You will learn about the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War, along with events in China, Chile, and Yugoslavia. These stories help explain many of the governments and tensions that still exist today. No background is needed, though watching World War I: History Videos first will help.