This guide complements the two other social studies documents at the Senior 4 level for the social studies curriculum sequence for schools in Manitoba, Canada. The primary focus of this document is to explore the impact made by significant historical developments, movements, and individuals that shaped and influenced Western Civilization societies. Teaching strategies and learning activities have not been included in this guide, leaving the teacher the independence to develop those. The core objectives identified in this document constitute the basic expectations and serve as a guide to school administrators and teachers in determining appropriate time allotments, with the recommended yearly time allotment between 110-120 hours. The guide is divided into three sections, with each section divided into units. Section I, "To 1700," contains: (1) "Unit I: Introduction to Western Civilization"; (2) "Unit II: Pre-Modern Western Civilization"; and (3) "Unit III: Renaissance, Reformation, and Absolution Versus Representative Government." Section II, "1700 to 1919," contains the following: (1) "Unit IV: The Age of Reason and the Political, Agricultural, and Industrial Revolutions"; and (2) "Unit V: Major Movements and Events from 1815 to 1919." Section III, "1919 to Present," contains "Unit VI: 20th Century." Outline maps of areas of the world accompany the text. (EH)