Unit Descriptions

This unit covers the exploration and colonization of the United States starting with the establishment of Jamestown in 1607 and continuing until the French and Indian War.

This unit begins with the French and Indian War and covers the causes of the American Revolution as well as the battles and issues of the Revolution leading to the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States of America.

This unit looks at the failures of the Articles of Confederation and Shays' Rebellion before focusing on the Constitutional Convention and looking at the establishment of the current US government.

This unit looks at the presidencies of George Washington through James Monroe, focusing on the role of the President and the different events of the Early Republic including the Whiskey Rebellion, War of 1812 and the Era of Good Feelings.

This unit takes a detailed look at the presidency of Andrew Jackson and the developments and changes to the democratic process that took place during the first half of the 19th century.

This unit looks at the westward expansion of the United States from the 13 colonies along the Atlantic Coast to the establishment of California on the Pacific Coast.

This unit examines the economic and social impact of the Industrial Revolution on 19th Century America, looking at new innovations and manufacturing processes of the time.

This unit focuses on the social and cultural changes that took place in America following the Second Great Awakening looking at abolition, women's rights, health care, and education as well as music.

This unit examines the differences and tensions created within the United States by the use of slave labor and political divisions that eventually led to the Civil War before covering the battles and leaders of the conflict.

This unit begins the process of rebuilding the United States back into a single nation following the Civil War by looking at the political and social changes that took place during the era.