American History

A thematic approach to the history of our nation, with themes drawn from the social science disciplines, providing an understanding of how past events affect us today. Additional skills learned throughout the course will culminate in one final research project. General Program requirement only

This High School Course is also offered as part of the General Correspondence Diploma program.

Credits: 1 Unit

Course ID: SS18

Course Area: Social Studies

Course Type: General

Study Method: Correspondence

Key Topics:
The first Americans; exploration; colonial America; the American Revolution; the Constitution; a new nation; the Jefferson era; the Jackson era; manifest destiny; the age of reform; slavery; the Civil War; reconstruction; the Western frontier; the growth of industry; toward an urban America; progressive reforms; overseas expansion; World Wars I and II; the jazz age; the Depression; the Cold War era; America in the fifties; the Civil Rights era; the Vietnam War; the Nixon and Carter presidencies; the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton presidencies face new challenges; a look ahead.

Text:
The American Journey, Glencoe