You are here:
EdisonLearnNow Summer School Special

$250.00

American History [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

SKU EDCB.SS003.CD Categories: , ,

Course Description
American History takes students on a journey through the key events that have shaped America as a nation, from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to the height of the Cold War in 1980. The journey begins with Reconstruction, a period of great transition and opportunity to heal a broken nation. Students witness the great migration westward and explore how the Industrial Revolution and waves of immigration fueled the flames of the American spirit. The course details the challenges America faced and the elusiveness of equality for populations of Native Americans, African Americans, immigrants, and women. Students learn how the core values of the founding fathers eventually prevailed and led to the women’s suffrage and civil rights movements. The course closely examines the impact of war, with units covering the role of the United States in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Throughout their journey, students encounter the great political, industrial, military, and human rights leaders who shaped America into a beacon of hope.

Course Breakdown

The Progressive Era
World War I
Technological advancements in warfare
Great Depression
New Deal
World War II The end of World War II
Cold War
Vietnam War and anti-war protest
Social movements
Technological advancements

Course Goals
Identify the social, political, and economical impact World War I and World War II had on the United States.
Identify and explain the economic factors that contributed to the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression.
Describe and evaluate the impact of scientific and technological advancements in the twentieth century. Explain how Europe and Asia were reconstructed in the wake of World War II.
Define key figures, events, and effects of the Cold War.
Explain how social movements in the second half of the twentieth century changed American culture.
Describe ways in which rapid technological advancement changed American culture in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.

Basic

Your choice of 1 eCourse
$ 49
99
Monthly
  • eCourse selection from the following options:

    • Core or elective high school or middle school eCourses

    • Career Preparatory eCourses
  • Access to Expert Teachers for Support

    • Teacher graded assessments and feedback

    • Enrollment Services

Standard

Your choice of 2 eCourses
$ 84
99
Monthly
  • eCourse selection from the following options:

    • Core or elective high school or middle school eCourses

    • Project-Based Learning eCourses

    • Career Preparatory eCourses
  • Access to Expert Teachers for Support

    • Teacher graded assessments and feedback

    • Enrollment Services

    • A personal learning coach

    • Access to a lesson video library
Most Popular

Premium

Your choice of THREE eCourses
$ 124
99
Monthly
  • eCourse selection from the following options:

    • Core or elective high school or middle school eCourses

    • Project-Based Learning eCourses

    • Social-Emotional Learning eCourse

    • Career Preparatory eCourses
  • Instructional and Student Support Services

    • Teacher graded assessments and feedback

    • A personal learning coach

    • Access to a lesson video library

    • Three live instructional sessions per week or six hours of tutoring support