This book is an exciting collection of role-playing simulations for social studies classrooms. Thirteen open-ended simulations involve students in reenacting certain world-changing events from medieval times to the twentieth century. Students are actively engaged in assuming the roles of decision makers at crucial junctures in history, using critical thinking and group decision-making skills to resolve conflicts. Although most of the simulations are written for World History, some of them would work equally as well in other social studies classes. All of these simulations have been play tested in classes ranging from junior high to high school and at ability levels ranging from sheltered classes to honors.