US History - SS300A/B

US History - SS300A/B

Learning Recommendations: Successful completion of 9th Grade World History and Global Studies is recommended.

General Description: US History is a required course for 11th-grade students that provides a comprehensive overview of the economic, social, and political developments in the United States, with a particular focus on the 20th century. The course covers the formation and evolution of the U.S. governmental structure and explores significant historical events and movements from colonial times to the 21st century.

Content: Students will study various eras in American history, including:

• Foundations and Colonial Period
• Westward Expansion
• Civil War and Reconstruction
• The Gilded Age and Industrialization
• World War I
• The Roaring 20s
• The Great Depression
• World War II
• The Cold War
• The Civil Rights Movement
• Vietnam War
• The 21st Century

Homework: Homework is assigned as needed to reinforce classroom learning.

Equipment to be Provided by Student: None