Eighth Grade History

United States History
(One year of US History required)

The purpose of this course is to introduce a background of historical strands and currents that have shaped American history through it’s early stages. Themes are introduced using the people and their values as a guide. Using a variety of primary source documents, the events come to the forefront through the eyes of those who lived them. Themes introduced cover economic, social, religious, political, geographical, and cultural areas. The course surveys American history through a cause and effect approach, beginning with the early exploration of this nation and culminating with the Civil War.