This course explores North American political and economic affairs since the geographic explorations until the beginning of the 20th century with emphasis on the American Revolution. It also analyzes the American – Middle Eastern relations – not limited to the political field, in fact, it focuses on the economic and cultural dimensions as well. Moreover, this course examines the political and economic conditions of South and Central America since their discovery until the beginning of the 20th century with emphasis on the Spanish policy in the continent and the Portuguese policy in Brazil. A Study of the National Independence Movements in the continent as well as the formation of Modern Latin American Countries is also included