This course covers the administrations of major 20th-century Presidents, significant social and cultural changes and such key topics as the Depression, Cold War, McCarthyism, the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War, the space race, Watergate crisis, and the end of the Cold War era. This course is a continuation of the study of American history. It begins with the 20th century and continues up to the present. The students explore the critical issues which affected American growth and development during this period. They are also involved in the study of current events affecting America today.
Instruction is modified to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student.
A.P. American History is a college-level course designed to prepare students for the A.P. exam. I and II, international affairs and domestic change in the post-1945 period up to the present. The work requires in-depth reading of primary documents, essays, periodicals and the text. Students are expected to demonstrate mastery and understanding by presenting written essays on the aspects of the period under study. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement examination.