ONE-CREDIT MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE
During MS US History, students begin by exploring how American Indian societies lived in their environments. Next, they examine reasons for European exploration and settlement in North America. Students then explore the development of the British colonies and the causes behind the American Revolution. They learn how the Patriots were able to defeat Great Britain and achieve independence. They will be able to name the documents that define the democratic nature of our American republic. They will learn why the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are so revolutionary. Throughout the course, students study the growth of sectional divisions and conflict. This course will take students on a journey from early Spanish missions in western North America up to the end of the 19th century in the United States.
