US HISTORY, PART 2
Price: $125 | Credits: One Semester | Dept: Social Studies | Course ID# 240-2
This course is the second in a two-part sequence and is equivalent to the second semester of U.S. History. Students examine major political, social, economic, and cultural developments in the United States from the end of World War II through the 21st century. Major topics include postwar America and the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and other social movements, the Vietnam War and Watergate, the rise of modern conservatism, globalization and technological change, and the challenges facing the United States in the 21st century.
The course emphasizes historical inquiry, critical thinking, and the evaluation of evidence as students examine how past events continue to shape American society. It addresses California and Nevada standards for high school U.S. History. U.S. History is approved by the University of California A-G as a history/social science (category A). Upon completion, students are awarded 5 credits, with each credit corresponding to 15 hours of study. Of course, some students work more quickly than others, and some can devote more hours to study, so some students are able to complete the course at an accelerated rate.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this module, students gain a comprehension of the following:
- How the end of World War II reshaped international relations, including the emergence of the United States and Soviet Union as superpowers, the development of international human rights frameworks, and the origins of the Cold War.
- The political, economic, and social changes of postwar America, including economic prosperity, suburbanization, cultural conformity, and the effects of Cold War tensions on domestic life and civil liberties.
- The causes, strategies, and achievements of the Civil Rights Movement and other social movements, including efforts to expand equality, voting rights, and opportunities for women and historically marginalized groups.
- The causes and consequences of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, including the antiwar movement, media coverage, and changing public attitudes toward government and foreign policy.
- How the Watergate scandal and other political developments challenged public trust in government and raised questions about presidential power and accountability.
- The rise of modern conservatism and the effects of changing economic policies, immigration, globalization, and technological developments on American politics, society, and culture.
- The causes and consequences of the end of the Cold War and its impact on the United States’ role in international affairs.
- The major challenges facing the United States in the 21st century, including terrorism, national security, civil liberties, economic inequality, political polarization, media influence, and civic participation.
TOPICS COVERED
This course covers the following topics:
- Postwar America, Memory, and the Cold War
- Civil Rights and Social Movements
- Vietnam, Protest, and Trust in Government
- Conservatism, Globalization, and Technological Change
- The United States in the 21st Century
