US History Part 2: 1877 - Present
An engaging overview of American History from the Gilded Age and industrialization through to Modern America.
Description
This fantastic course covers everything you need to know about the second half of American History. Straightforward and engaging videos break down each topic to the most important elements so you can understand even the most complicated issues. Each video lesson comes with a guided notes worksheet that you can fill out as you watch.
The course begins with a look at look at Gilded Age America after the end of Reconstruction in 1877. It continues on into the 20th Century and the ,events made America a world power. There are 8 total units of study:
The Gilded Age
The Progressive Era and Imperialism
World War 1
The Roaring 20's and Great Depression
World War 2
The Cold War Era
The Civil Rights Movement
Modern America
In addition to the videos and guided notes, each unit includes an important primary source document or secondary reading to further help you understand the main aspects of that era in American History. These important documents include
The Gilded Age
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle
W.E.B. DuBois on soldiers returning from WWI
The Tulsa Massacre
Answer keys for these are included to help you check your own understanding.
Finally, each unit concludes with a short quiz to test your understanding of the content.
This is the perfect course for any student looking to learn about early American History, for parents looking to support their children in their history courses, or students preparing for an exam and looking for help.
What You Will Learn!
- This course covers American History from end of the beginning of the Gilded Age through the 20th Century and up to Modern America.
Who Should Attend!
- The course is perfect for anyone interested in learning about US History, from middle school students through adults.