The United States began as an experiment in freedom and democracy. Since its establishment, the country and its people have endured social, political and economic revolutions. In this course, students will investigate the people, events and ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War through today.

Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past and present. This course also gives students the opportunity to conduct research and apply their learning to current, real-world problems.

Florida public school students are required to take the Florida End of Course (EOC) exam. Local school districts administer the EOC for all students within their school zone. FLVS does not offer the EOC. Students should contact their guidance counselors or school testing administrators for further information.

Regular course description:   http://www.floridastandards.org/Courses/PublicPreviewCourse1723.aspx

Honors course description:  http://www.floridastandards.org/Courses/PublicPreviewCourse590.aspx

This course is recommended for students in 10th or 11th grade. Successful completion of English 1 is strongly recommended.

Segment One

·         Understanding the chronological order of historical events

·         Understanding the connections between historical events

·         Generating inferences around historical events

·         Purpose and application of various maps

·         Six Essential Elements of Geography

·         Interpreting Primary and Secondary sources

·         Civil War

·         Reconstruction

·         Westward Expansion

·         Industrial Revolution

·         Populism

·         Push and Pull Factors of Immigration

·         Social Reform

·         Imperialism

·         World War One

·         The Roaring Twenties

·         The Great Depression

Segment Two

·         World War Two

·         Cold War

·         Korean War

·         Vietnam War

·         Civil Rights Movement

·         1970s

·         1980s

·         1990s

·         The Millennium

·         Terrorism

·         Florida History

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.