The course aims to promote the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of the past that will serve both as a basis for the development and practice of appropriate skills, and for a better understanding of the present. It seeks to develop an awareness of continuity, change, and different interpretations of the past. Emphasis is placed on studies of the Americas from Canada to South America and 20th century world topics. This course will satisfy the U.S. History credit requirement for the Standard or Advanced Studies diploma. All students take the U. S. History SOL test to earn a verified credit toward graduation.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of World History or World Geography and Government in grades 9 and 10