The main focus of their study will be the forces that shaped the nature of American society. Students complete an analytical survey of the history of the United States beginning with the period of exploration and ending with the American Civil War. Further, they focus on the origin and development of national and Georgia constitutions, ideas and institutions. Students conduct an analytical survey of the history of the United States from the end of the American Civil War to the present. Additionally, they focus on the political, social and economic forces which have influenced movements and events in the United States and Georgia since the Civil War.
Students explore the ways historians have thought about the human experience.
They learn about major schools of historical thought and interpretation. They consider such questions as are there laws governing historical development, does history develop in patterns or repeat itself, and can an individual influence the course of history. Students examine the works of a number of significant historians as examples of historical scholarship. Students examine the political, economic, social and cultural history of England from 1485 to 1688. Topics analyzed by students include the interrelation of religion and politics, the changing role of monarchy, and the influence of Renaissance culture on political, religious, and social life.