17006: American History

History of America examines the development of the United States from the American Civil War through the Great Depression and continues with an in-depth study of the nation’s political, economic, demographic, and social development from World War II to the present. Students will analyze the political, economic, and geographic growth of the nation while exploring the roles of diverse groups and individuals in shaping American society. The course emphasizes the use of social science inquiry skills to evaluate historical events, movements, and policies, with a focus on America’s emergence as a postwar global superpower. Key themes include economic and military expansion, involvement in foreign conflicts to contain communism, civic activism, and shifting social and cultural norms.