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Khan Academy U.S. History Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive chronological study of United States history, organized into nine primary units and supplemental resources.

• Chronological Units:

  • Unit 1: Worlds collide (1491–1607)
  • Unit 2: Colonial America (1607–1754)
  • Unit 3: The Revolutionary Era (1754–1800)
  • Unit 4: The Early Republic (1800–1848)
  • Unit 5: The Civil War Era (1844–1877)
  • Unit 6: The Gilded Age (1865–1898)
  • Unit 7: The rise to world power (1890–1945)
  • Unit 8: The Postwar Era (1945–1980)
  • Unit 9: The Modern Era (1980–present)

• Key Themes and Topics:

  • Early History: Indigenous America, European colonization (Spanish, French, Dutch, English), and the origins of slavery.
  • Nation Building: The American Revolution, the formation of the Republic, the Jeffersonian era, and the Market Revolution.
  • Conflict and Crisis: The Age of Jackson, Manifest Destiny, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Great Depression.
  • Global Power: World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the War on Terror.
  • Social and Political Movements: Reform movements, the Civil Rights Movement, Jim Crow, and the Progressive Era.
  • Modern Challenges: The Great Recession, 21st-century politics, and economic regulation.

• Teacher Resources:

  • Writing Coach: A free tool offering ready-to-use essay assignments for each of the nine historical units.
  • Supplemental Materials: Includes primary documents, surveys of history, and unit overviews ranging from Jamestown to the 21st century.