Twentieth Century American History

Grades 9-12
Course Rigor: Course Rigor

Credit: .5

Term: 1 Semester

Subject Type: Elective

Prerequisite(s):

NCAA Approved

Explore the people, movements, and events that shaped modern America. This one-semester course examines the political, economic, and cultural transformations of the United States throughout the 20th century, from industrialization to global conflict to civil rights.

In this course, students will learn:

  • Wars & Global Involvement
  • Civil Rights
  • Economic Highs & Lows
  • Presidents & Policy

Through primary sources, projects, and reflection, students analyze how the past century influenced today’s society. This course offers a deeper understanding of how historical developments continue to shape American identity and global leadership.

Course Overview
  • Unit 1: Coming of Age
  • Unit 2: Modern America Emerges
  • Unit 3: Boom to Bust
  • Unit 4: World War II and the Cold War
  • Unit 5: Change, Continuity, and Conflict
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