United States History

Students in 11th grade study major turning points that shaped the United States, from before the founding of The United States through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to The United States. They understand from the American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable and are not practiced everywhere in the world. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Students consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand The United States from a variety of perspectives. (CA State Standard for Teaching)