American Studies I 

This course focuses on the United States from 1850-1945; the course uses a topical chronological approach to study selected people, places, and events in American history including: Sectionalism during the mid-1800s, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Gilded Age, U.S.Imperialism, Progressive Movement, World War I,  the "Roaring Twenties", Great Depression, New Deal, and World War II. 

Students will explain the basic social, political, and economic changes in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries.  

Students will participate in various group activities, create projects, engage in debates, develop oral presentations, and ultimately better understand the history of the United States and how the actions of the past influenced various events.

Students will also have the opportunity to choose to participate in History Day and create a project that corresponds to this year's theme.