Course Description A study of history never has to be dull and boring. Many think that history is filled with dates and minute facts. This study will mention dates and small facts only as they relate to a basic development in the story of our nation. The big picture will be looked at, such as the growth of America from 13 colonies or the victory of Americans over the Great Depression of the 1930s. Emphasis to history's lessons for our lives is suggested as far as this type of course permits.
History is fun.
Learning about it should be an exciting adventure. It is hoped you will find this to be true of the course you are about to take. The second semester course in American History beginning with the Western Frontier and continuing through the election of 1980. This course is designed to help students develop a good background in American History and improve in the skills of communication, critical thinking, comprehension, vocabulary, time and chronology and graphic interpretation.