Social Studies

American History

Study U.S. history from colonization to the 21st century in this 10th-grade online American History course. Fully online and self-paced.

1.0 CreditGrades 9–12100% OnlineSelf-Paced28 ModulesStandard High School

About the course

Course Overview

The 10th-grade American History course takes students on a comprehensive journey through the political, social, economic, and cultural events that have shaped the United States from its earliest beginnings to the modern day. Students will explore Native cultures, colonization, independence, reform movements, the Civil War, industrialization, global conflicts, and contemporary challenges. Along the way, they will examine the causes and effects of major historical developments, the influence of key individuals and movements, and the ways American ideals have evolved over time.

This fully online, asynchronous course is designed for self-paced learning and includes 28 modules. Each module features engaging readings, guided activities, and quizzes to reinforce understanding. Students will also develop skills in analyzing historical sources, constructing evidence-based arguments, and making connections between past and present. Whether preparing for further study in history or building critical thinking skills for college and career readiness, this course offers a rich, standards-aligned foundation in U.S. history.

By the end of the course

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the causes and impacts of major historical events in U.S. history.
  • Evaluate the roles of individuals and movements in shaping American society.
  • Describe how American ideals have been challenged and reshaped over time.
  • Interpret historical sources and use them to support analytical arguments.

Course contents

What You'll Study

01Module

American Beginnings

02Module

The American Colonies

03Module

The American Revolution

04Module

The U.S. Constitution

05Module

A New Nation

06Module

Nationalism and Sectionalism

07Module

Opening the Frontier

08Module

Reform Movements

09Module

The Civil War

10Module

Reconstruction

11Module

Westward Expansion

12Module

Industrialization

13Module

Immigration and Urbanization

14Module

Progressivism

15Module

U.S. Imperialism

16Module

World War I

17Module

The Roaring Twenties

18Module

The Great Depression

19Module

The New Deal

20Module

World War II

21Module

The Cold War

22Module

The Postwar Boom

23Module

An Era of Social Change

24Module

Civil Rights

25Module

The Vietnam War

26Module

Transitions and Conservatism

27Module

Into a New Millennium

28Module

The United States in the 21st Century

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