American History II:  Course Description

United States History II is the second half of the two-year sequence in American History. Students continue to build upon their knowledge of American History as they strive to understand the complex historical development of the United States. Emphasis is placed on the historical, economic, socio/cultural and political aspects of the democratic institutions which continue to support our democracy as it becomes more inclusive. The subject matter of this required course, although similar to the college prep, Honors, and AP levels, will not be as demanding in terms of workload. By the end of the course, the students will be able to comprehend the basic concepts of the historical development of American History, government, and citizenship. A strong emphasis will be placed on improving reading and writing skills, organization  strategies and verbal communication skills.