This course is the second of a highly demanding two year sequence which follows the AP curriculum. At the end of this scholarly, academic and detailed survey of American history, students will be requested to take the AP exam. Summer reading assignment is required. Core U.S. History II is a full year course charting America s growth from 1865 to the present day. Reading, writing, and study skills are emphasized.
Areas covered include the constitution, civil rights and current events.
U.S. History II SST 316 CST and counselor approval Resource room courses are designed to aid classified students achieve proficiencies according to individual educational plans. Special education teachers adjust curriculum to the specific needs of students who are assigned to the courses. This course is a continuation of Academy United States History I and features a chronological study of United States history from the late 1800s to the present in the Academy setting. The forces that shaped and continue to shape our political, economic, and social institutions will be studied using a variety of primary and secondary sources. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a meaningful understanding of history.