Grade 16 - Washington Social Studies
U.S. History - Comprehensive (Credit: 1.00)This yearlong course discusses the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the course of modern American history. Throughout the course students will learn about a variety of topics. Topics in this course include:
The foundations of the American form of government
National expansion in the United States
The emergence of sectionalism
The emergence of slavery
Different regional lifestyles in the United States
Industrialization and economic expansion in the United States
The Civil War, World War I, World War II, and various regional military conflicts
The Great Depression and the New Deal
Major cultural and social movements in the United States
Important events in contemporary America
After completing the course, students should be able to answer a variety of questions relating to American History and demonstrate a number of social studies skills.
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