AMH: American History

UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877 In this course, students will examine united states history from before European contact to 1877. Topics will include but are not limited to indigenous peoples, the European background, the colonial period, the American revolution, the articles of confederation, the constitution, issues within the new republic, sectionalism, manifest destiny, slavery, the American civil war, and reconstruction.

UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877 - HONORS Same as AMH 2010 with honors content. Honors program permission required.

U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT In this course, students will trace the history of the United States from the end of the reconstruction era to the contemporary era. Topics will include but are not limited to the rise of industrialization, the united states’ emergence as an actor on the world stage, constitutional amendments and their impact, the progressive era, world war I, the great depression and new deal, World War II, the civil rights era, the cold war, and the united states since 1989.

UNITED STATES HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT - HONORS Same as AMH 2020 with honors content. Honors program permission required.