Credit: 1

Level: 10

Note: U.S. History or AP U.S. History is required for graduation

A study of the major historical events from approximately 1861-1933 is presented in the first semester and a study of the major historical events from 1933 to the present is presented in the second semester. In both semesters a special effort is made to correlate the influences of the political, social, and economic factors to our world today. This final required social studies class is designed to give students a broad understanding of our nation’s history. It primarily deals with our history from the post Civil War/reconstruction era to the present. This course focuses on the diversity of our history in the last century. The course will look at the various problems our country has faced and how we have solved them.

U.S. History Power Standard & Learning Targets

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