January 5 - June 13, 2026

American History 2

This course is a survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present day. We will examine immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Included in the course is an overview and political analysis of America’s continual search for its appropriate role in the world. The course examines the assumptions, theories, and concepts that have shaped and continue to influence American policies domestically and in the international arena. Students approach their study of world affairs by the use of contemporary analytic methods and investigative techniques of the social sciences and the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts in which events have occurred. This course also includes the component that satisfies the North Carolina American History state requirement. Skills development is enhanced with a concentration on critical thinking, writing, and developing the ability to reason and experiment with solutions to issues that challenge citizens in a democratic society. U.S. History is offered at three levels of difficulty with AP, Honors, and General curriculum.