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First Semester Focus:
Foundations of the United States
Foundations of U.S. History exposes students to the time period of 1600 to 1800 by exploring the enduring themes of English foundation of American civilization, original settlement and colonization, the development of republican government, causes and events of the American Revolution, and the development of the new nation. The course will explore life in colonial America and the changes that took place as the United States became an independent nation. The course seeks to support an understanding and appreciation of the early history of the American republic, and to develop empathy and analytical skills needed to participate intelligently and responsibly in our ongoing democratic experiment. The study of New Hampshire history is embedded within this course by studying New Hampshire’s development as a colony and its integral role in the founding of the country.
Second Semester Focus:
The Cold War and the Aftermath
This course exposes students to the time period of 1945 to present day and focuses on the impact of global competition on the lives of Americans. Students will study domestic and international changes that result from social, cultural, and geopolitical shifts in power. Topics of study will include: the Cold War, Civil Rights, international alliances, globalization, international and domestic terrorism, technological advances, the U.S. involvement in the Middle East, and contemporary social changes. This course emphasizes connecting events of the second half of the 20th Century to contemporary American life and demonstrates the importance of understanding the past and its impact on the contemporary world. The study of New Hampshire history is embedded within this course by investigating the role of New Hampshire and its citizens in this dynamic period including the state’s contributions to technological advancement and political change.
This course exposes students to the time period of 1945 to present day and focuses on the impact of global competition on the lives of Americans. Students will study domestic and international changes that result from social, cultural, and geopolitical shifts in power. Topics of study will include: the Cold War, Civil Rights, international alliances, globalization, international and domestic terrorism, technological advances, the U.S. involvement in the Middle East, and contemporary social changes. This course emphasizes connecting events of the second half of the 20th Century to contemporary American life and demonstrates the importance of understanding the past and its impact on the contemporary world. The study of New Hampshire history is embedded within this course by investigating the role of New Hampshire and its citizens in this dynamic period including the state’s contributions to technological advancement and political change.
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