American History

This course examines the history of the United States of America from 1877 to the present. The federal republic has withstood challenges to its national security and expanded the rights and roles of its citizens. The episodes of its past have shaped the nature of the country today and prepared it to attend to the challenges of tomorrow. Understanding how these events came to pass and their meaning for today’s citizens is the purpose of this course. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. This course is the study of the key events, people, and themes of American History from the Reconstruction Era to the present. In addition to major areas of focus include: the Progressive Era, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War, students will understand how themes in American history continue to impact our world and their lives today.

American History is a graduation requirement.

American History is a state-tested subject.  All students must take the state test.