Course

Twentieth-Century America surveys the political, social, economic, cultural history of the United States in the twentieth century. Students will explore the following themes: the impact of technology in twentieth century America, the politics of power and its effects on society, the challenges in the transition to and from the Superpower era, and the various responses of different cultures to the ideas and events of the century. Within each unit, students will build their historical thinking, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.