4th-6th Grade US History and Geography (1 Credit) – 2 Semester Course, 12 Weeks each
Students increase their knowledge of American history using a biblical perspective. Study the complete history of our country beginning with a look at the exploration of the New World, conflict with Britain, and the birth of the United States. Topics include the Civil War, the World Wars, the civil rights movement, and more!
Materials Needed for this Course:
- Alpha Omega LIFEPAC® 5th Grade Workbooks 1-10 (Students will need Workbooks 1-5 for the Fall, and 6-10 for Spribg semester) You can buy individually or the complete set. See Christianbook.com or aop.comÂ
- Pen/Pencil
Syllabus:
SEMESTER 1 (Fall)
A NEW WORLD
• Exploration of America
• The first colonies
• Conflict with Britain
• Birth of the United States
A NEW NATION
• War for Independence
• Life in America
• A new form of government
• The nation’s early years
A TIME OF TESTING
• Louisiana Purchase
• War of 1812
• Sectionalism
• Improvements in trade and travel
A GROWING NATION
• Andrew Jackson’s influence
• Texas and Oregon
• Mexican War
• The nation divides
A DIVIDED NATION
• Civil War
• Reconstruction
• Gilded Age
• The need for reform
SEMESTER 2 (Spring)
A CHANGING NATION
• Progressive reforms
• Spanish-American War
• World War I
• Roaring Twenties
DEPRESSION AND WAR
• The Great Depression
• War begins in Europe
• War in Europe
• War in the Pacific
COLD WAR
• Korean War and other crises
• Vietnam War
• Civil Rights movement
• Upheaval in America
INTO THE NEW MILLENNIUM
• Watergate and détente
• The fall of communism
• The Persian Gulf
• Issues of the new millennium
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• Beginning America until 1830
• Stronger America 1830-1930
• Modern America 1930-2020
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