US History

Overview

In U.S. History students will chronologically examine the history of the United States, beginning with Pre-Columbian Societies and early inhabitants of the Americans and culminating with present-day American issues. Themes within the course curriculum include American Diversity, American Identity, American Culture, Demographic Changes, Economic Transformations, Environment, Globalization, Politics and Citizenship, Reform, Religion, Slavery and its Legacies, and War and Diplomacy. Students will be introduced to a wide range of primary and secondary source materials as a means of investigation, analysis, understanding of the United States History.