A survey of American history extending from Colonial times until1877. The students will focus on the role of the nation and its citizens in the history of the United States.

Competencies:

  1. Identify major leaders and event of periods in American history from 1877 to present.
  2. Identify major eras in American history up to 1877.
  3. Analyze cause and effect regarding the major changes in America to 1877.
  4. Understand the basic elements of the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Ante-bellum and Civil War eras.
  5. Write an acceptable paper on a topic about history.