Course Description:
America has an extremely rich and intriguing history. As citizens of a country that does so much for us, it is our responsibility to have a basic understanding of how we became the United States of America. Not only will students gather and understand the past but also how that past has defined the America we live in today and how we can leave our mark on American history through the times we are going through right now. Through readings, projects, activities, videos, and research you will hopefully begin to grasp the most important events and people of early American history.
Course Outline:
Below is a brief outline of the major topics to be covered in this course:
Reconstruction Era
Industrial Revolution
World War I and II
Jazz Age
The Great Depression
The New Deal
Cold War
Civil Rights
Vietnam
80's and 90's