Emphasis is on the development of map and globe skills. This course counts toward the North Carolina Scholars Program. Required of all 11th grade students, this course is a formal historical study of the United States from the period of exploration and discovery to the present. This course is recommended for the college-bound student who chooses not to take A.P. U.S. History. The course is a formal historical study of the U.S. from the period of exploration and discovery to the present.
Enrichment is provided.
This is a college-level course for students with exceptional ability. The aim of the course is to provide the student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory American History courses. Upon successful completion of the AP exam, the student may be eligible for college credit. This course will survey the cultural beginning of Eastern and Western civilizations, dealing with migrations, cultural diffusion and the development of governmental and ethical structures through the present. Other topics covered will include rise of nationalism, colonization, both World Wars, and special emphasis on contemporary world changes.