This Course examines events in the United States that took place between 1870 through 1939.  Based on the ODE standards, the class opens with a look at the Enlightenment's inspiration behind the Jefferson's Declaration of Independence and republican form of government and subsequent attempts to create a national government before the ratification of permanent amendable United States Constitution. The course will also examine the following:

The Second Industrial Revolution ushers in the era of Big Business and the Progressive Movement's reaction to the excesses and problems caused by rapid industrialization. Industrialization in the US also triggers one of the greatest mass migrations in human history as millions cross oceans and deserts to seek employment and a better life. The US debates its role in becoming an imperial power as it acquires overseas territory. World War I ushers in an American century as the old world order crumbles and the US transitions to a world power.  The Roaring 20's bring about dramatic technological and social change followed by a Great Depression in which mass unemployment and suffering brings massive government intervention.