Connecting the past to the present is vital both as a skill and as a mindset. This course examines the story of the United States through a thematic study of the United States. Students explore themes like immigration, race relations, the role of government, international relations, competing political philosophies, and the idea of the American Dream.
Through the examination of primary and secondary sources, students enhance their knowledge and understanding of the events and people that have shaped this nation. Students develop their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, as well as their ability to look at the world through the lens of a historian.
