Honors Social Studies 8

This advanced course presents students with an overview of major concepts and supporting facts of American History from 1865. Major units will include Reconstruction, the Rise of Industry, the Progressive Movement, World War I, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and America in the Modern Era. An emphasis will be placed on the necessary literacy skills required to analyze primary and secondary sources in preparation for the Regents Exams at the High School level.