Recent US History
Recent U.S. History is all about how the interactions of the past affect the issues of today. In this class we will cover the years from the end of the cold war to the present. Together we will examine how citizens, political parties, interest groups, and social organizations interact with their government and define the path of American domestic and foreign policies. Among the themes we’ll explore are social and economic policy, America’s presence on the international stage both economically and militarily, legal and Constitutional developments, the importance of grassroots social movements, and the ongoing political battles of conservatives and liberals. Through the use of a multitude of social studies disciplines, such as psychology, geography, sociology, and historical inquiry we will create a mental image of the direction that the nation will take during your lifetime.
Text: Holt American Anthem:Modern American History
Recent U.S. History is all about how the interactions of the past affect the issues of today. In this class we will cover the years from the end of the cold war to the present. Together we will examine how citizens, political parties, interest groups, and social organizations interact with their government and define the path of American domestic and foreign policies. Among the themes we’ll explore are social and economic policy, America’s presence on the international stage both economically and militarily, legal and Constitutional developments, the importance of grassroots social movements, and the ongoing political battles of conservatives and liberals. Through the use of a multitude of social studies disciplines, such as psychology, geography, sociology, and historical inquiry we will create a mental image of the direction that the nation will take during your lifetime.
Text: Holt American Anthem:Modern American History