United States History II (1865

United States History II (1865 – 1992) Level 1.0

Prerequisite: U.S. History I

This course provides a basic chronological approach to the study of American History. United States History II is a course designed to introduce the student to the forces, events, and people that have shaped and altered American society and our relations with nations large and small in our ever shrinking world. United States history from the Civil War to the present, combined with an analysis of the Constitution and constitutional issues, is the core of this course. The emphasis is on the United States as an industrial nation. Constitutional and legal issues are developed as well as issues of international involvement. Class participation and skill development are emphasized.

Learner Outcomes

Select, organize and coherently develop ideas

Communicate ideas and information effectively in formal presentations

Evaluate spoken information and ideas

Explain democratic/constitutional principles and practices, compare them to other forms of government and demonstrate the ability to take action within the political system