U.S. History (Regular & AP)

at Redwood High School

Sample U.S. History Course Outline

Fall Semester Plan *Colonial Period & Revolution *Constitution *Westward Expansion *Civil War/Reconstruction *Industrialization & Progressive Era *Imperialism & World War I *The Roaring Twenties

Spring Semester Plan *1930's--The Great Depression & New Deal *1930's & 40's--World War II (American Involvement) *1950's--Cold War and Domestic Prosperity *1950's & 60's--Civil Rights & the Great Society *1960's--Vietnam War & the Anti-War Sentiment *1970's--Nixon & Watergate *1980's--Reagan/Foreign & Domestic Policies

U.S. History A one-year requirement for juniors designed to help students appreciate the freedoms afforded in the American political system, develop the understanding and skills necessary for participating in the political process, accept responsibilities necessary for reappraising the values reflected in American democracy, understand the growing political, economic, social and cultural relationships which exist between nations and appreciate the differences inherent in various cultures and religions within our pluralistic society.

Advanced Placement U.S. History Designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and issues related to United States history. In addition to exposing students to historical content, the course trains students to analyze and interpret primary sources, including documentary material, maps, statistical tables, and pictorial and graphic evidence of historical events. Students develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgement and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay and oral format. Admission to the course depends upon a student's commitment to the subject as well as a record of outstanding academic achievement. Students are recommended for the course by staff members and must pass a screening test to be admitted to the course.

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