This course traces the evolution of western political thought through the influences of the Judeo-Christian, Roman, and Greek experiences, the English Civil War and the French Revolution. Students will then examine the role of this philosophy in terms of the industrial revolution and the race for empire and their influences on the World Wars and the Cold War. An emphasis will be placed on the social, economic, political, and cultural change during each time period. The course concludes with a discussion on contemporary issues. Embedded throughout this course are reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. During the course of the year students will engage in both short and long term research/inquiry projects on a variety of topics.
This is a college preparatory course covering a survey of American History. Themes in U.S. History include the founding of the U.S., industrialization, “new immigration,” and social, religious, and political developments of 19th century America. In addition, themes of the 20th century include World War I, the Roaring 20’s, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War. Finally, U.S. History analyzes the Civil Rights movement and assesses contemporary social problems and domestic policy issues. Students will apply historical thinking skills; summarization, historical evidence, historical arguments, comparison, causation, and synthesis. In addition, students will be required to complete one short term and one long term research/inquiry projects on a variety of topics.
This rigorous course offers an in-depth analysis of the American political system, preparing students for active civic participation. Students will explore foundational principles of American democracy, investigate the Constitution, federalism, and the intricate system of checks and balances. The curriculum also examines the key institutions of the U.S. government, Congress, the Presidency, the Judiciary, and the bureaucracy as well as the ways citizens participate through political parties, interest groups, elections, and the media. Expect to engage in critical thinking, data analysis, and analytical writing as we dissect landmark Supreme Court cases and historical documents to understand how government functions and how it impacts American
Prerequisites: Completion of U.S. History with a C- or better.
Survey of United States history to 1877 exploring the intersection of politics, the economy, society, culture and geography. Periods covered include: American societies to 1492, the colonial period, the American Revolution, creation of the U.S. Constitution and federalism, the early national period, the antebellum period, the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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