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American History Before 1865

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Course Overview

In this program, students undertake the first course in a two-year detailed survey of the history of the United States. Building on the award-winning series from Oxford University Press, A History of US , K12's online lessons and assessments guide students through critical episodes in the story of America. Students will:

  • Study the development of various Native American civilizations
  • Learn about European exploration and the growth of the thirteen colonies
  • Investigate in detail the causes and consequence of the American Revolution
  • Examine the Constitution and the growth of the new nation
  • Become familiar with Jacksonian democracy, westward expansion, and Manifest Destiny
  • Study the causes and consequences of the Civil War

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  • Lesson Time and Scheduling
  • Materials List

Note: Materials lists are subject to revision and may vary slightly from state to state.

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