Need help deciding on a world history paper topic

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So, I have a world history class and I have to write a 5-6 page paper on ANY topic pertaining to world history since 1500. It's supposed to have a real thesis and everything rather than a simple biography of sorts. I have to be able to answer questions pertaining to what events led up to said event, immediate consequences, long-term results, and most significance of said event to world history.

It can be anything, but just drawing a blank of something interesting. Anyone have a wealth of information on something I might find interesting? Things that popped into my mind would be something from the civil war, Kennedy assassination, or maybe even the Bay of Pigs invasion.

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.