Description
Units: Contemporary World Issues and Challenges, The United States: Constitution and Early Republic, The United States: Expansion, Civil War, and Reconstruction, The United States in the 20th Century: World Wars and Depression, The United States: Civil Rights and Social Movements, America and the World: Post-Cold War Era, Modern American Politics and Society, Globalization and Its Impact in the 21st Century, Looking to the Future: Challenges and Opportunities.
How does the past shape the present—and what does it tell us about the future? This course blends American history with modern global trends to explore the forces that define the contemporary world. Students begin with today’s urgent issues—climate change, digital transformation, inequality, and global conflict—before tracing foundational U.S. events, from the Constitution and Civil War to the rise of America as a global power. The course explores civil rights, social movements, economic change, and America’s evolving role on the world stage. Later units focus on globalization, environmental sustainability, cultural exchange, and emerging technologies. Along the way, students engage with political debates, Supreme Court decisions, and the influence of media and activism in shaping modern society. The course concludes by examining future challenges and the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
