This is a general survey of United States history from 1492 to 1877; it guides students through the colonization of the Americas, the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, westward expansion, and the Civil War. This is the first course in a two-part United States History series.

This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

  • Knowledge: United States History to 1877
  • Skill: Critical Thinking—Information and Discovery
  • Attribute: Diligence