In this course, students explore the history of the United States from the era of industrialization to the present day. Topics include the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, U.S. imperialism, the World Wars, the Great Depression and New Deal, the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, and contemporary America. This course emphasizes critical historical thinking and analysis of major political, social, and economic changes in the modern era. Students will also develop skills such as essay writing, document analysis, and answering questions on key historical themes. This is the second course in a two-part series that prepares students to take the AP United States History exam.
What You’ll Learn
- Modern U.S. History (Industrial Era to Present): Trace America’s growth from the Gilded Age through the 21st century, covering topics like the Progressive Era, world wars, the Great Depression, and modern geopolitics.
- Social, Political, & Economic Change: Examine movements such as civil rights, Cold War dynamics, social reforms, and political realignments.
- Historical Thinking & Analysis: Develop skills in interpreting primary sources, writing evidence-based essays, and engaging with thematic questions across eras.
- Credit Hours: 0.5
Prerequisites
AP U.S. History, Part 1 (APHIST 061) or equivalent
This course is part of our High School Program (Grades 11) bundle.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
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- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
- 15 Sections
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- Module 1: Immigration and the West0
- Module 2: The Gilded Age0
- Module 3: Progressive Era0
- Module 4: US Expansion0
- Module 5: WWI0
- Module 6: Long Essay Questions (LEQ)0
- Module 7: 1920s–Great Depression0
- Module 8: WWII0
- Module 9: Midcourse Quiz0
- Module 10: Cold War in the 1950s0
- Module 11: Civil Rights0
- Module 12: Vietnam0
- Module 13: Nixon–Reagan0
- Module 14: 1990s to the 21st Century0
- Module 15: Review0
