US History

US History addresses the making of modern America, highlighting the events and issues in United States history from the late Industrial Revolution to modern times. Topics include but are not limited to, the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive movement, imperialism and foreign affairs, the World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the civil rights movements, the rise of terrorism, and modern social and political history. Students are assisted in making connections between the events and ideas of the past and their lives today. Contextualizing the study of modern America by helping students make connections across the span of U.S. history can enrich and deepen their understanding of their own place in the American story.

Semester 1 Cost: $89.99