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U.S. History (United States History)

✔️ Purpose:

To help students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States, with a focus on major events from the late 18th century to modern times.

🔑 Key Topics:

Unit Topics
Founding of the Nation Constitution, Bill of Rights, American Revolution
Expansion & Reform Westward expansion, Civil War, Reconstruction
Industrialization & Immigration Urban growth, labor movements
The U.S. as a World Power Spanish-American War, World War I
The Great Depression & New Deal Economic collapse, government response
World War II U.S. involvement, home front impact
Cold War Era Containment, Korean & Vietnam wars, civil rights
Modern America Globalization, recent presidents, modern social movements

 

World History

✔️ Purpose:

To explore major civilizations, ideas, and global interactions from the Renaissance to the modern era, emphasizing cause and effect in world events.

🔑 Key Topics:

Unit Topics
Renaissance & Reformation Humanism, art, and religious reform
Revolutions & Change Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, political revolutions (French, Latin American)
Industrialization & Imperialism European industrial revolution, colonization of Africa and Asia
World Wars Causes, major battles, and impacts of WWI & WWII
The Cold War & Decolonization Superpower rivalry, independence movements
Contemporary World Issues Globalization, terrorism, environmental issues, human rights

 

American Government (Civics/Government)

✔️ Purpose:

To develop students' understanding of U.S. democratic institutions, the Constitution, and civic responsibility.

🔑 Key Topics:

Unit Topics
Constitutional Foundations Checks and balances, separation of powers
Federalism Division of state and federal powers
Branches of Government Executive, Legislative, Judicial branches
Civil Liberties & Rights Bill of Rights, major Supreme Court cases
Elections & Political Parties Voting, campaigns, interest groups
Citizenship & Civic Participation Responsibilities of citizens, how to engage in democracy

 

Economics

✔️ Purpose:

To introduce students to economic principles, personal finance, and how the U.S. and global economies function.

🔑 Key Topics:

Unit Topics
Basic Economic Concepts Scarcity, supply and demand, opportunity cost
Microeconomics Markets, businesses, consumer choice
Macroeconomics GDP, inflation, unemployment, fiscal & monetary policy
The U.S. Economy Banking, the Federal Reserve, taxation
Personal Finance Budgeting, credit, saving, investing, taxes
Global Economics Trade, globalization, comparative advantage