CAP 031 - United States History and Government

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course is designed for students seeking an adult high school diploma through the High School 21 Program, students studying for the GED exam, and students seeking educational enrichment. In this course, students will investigate US History and Government through a variety of multimedia, reading, writing, fine art, and music. Students will respond to a wide variety of themes, by era in American History. The content will examine the pathway and the development of the modern day culture, democracy and the federal government. Students who successfully complete this course could earn High School 21 credit in American History/Government and fine arts. Students can earn additional credit if they demonstrate the requisite competencies. All students under 19 years of age must have a signed release from the last school they attended. Students 16-17 years of age must first be admitted to the College following the Alternative Education Program (AEP) eligibility or Underage Admissions Policy, which is available in the High School Programs office. Formerly: ABE 031.
Course Outcomes:

Evaluate, interact, and respond to the events in American history through exploration of texts and audio visual media of historical eras.
Analyze Federal government procedures, including the rights and responsibilities of citizens addressed in the United States Constitution.
Identify electoral issues, including elections, ballot measures, initiatives, and referenda.
Evaluate arguments presented in diverse media formats. (CCRS R5-9)
Comprehend a variety of texts, summarize key supporting details, and cite specific textual evidence. (CCRS R1, 2, and 10)
Create logical arguments and cite evidence using logical and valid reasoning. (CCRS W1 and 9)
Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization, and style is appropriate to the task while using an academic writing process. (CCRS W2, 3, 4, and 5)
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects, assessing the credibility of sources, integrating information, and citing relevant sources. (CCRS W7, 8, and 9)
Perform basic mathematical computations, including data represented in charts, graphs, and maps.
Use technology skills for academic purposes, including word processing and learning management systems and to increase background knowledge, access information, and enhance scholarship.
Students will show proficiency at level D in Reading based on the Career and College Readiness standards anchors 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 (use reading rubric to determine competency).
Students will show proficiency at Level D in Writing based on the Career and College Readiness standards anchors 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (use writing rubric to determine competency).
Students will show proficiency at level B in Math based on the Career and College Readiness standards anchors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (use math rubric to determine competency).

Course Topics:

Colonization and settlement 1585-1763.
The American Revolution 1763-1783.
Foundations in American government.
Declaration of Independence.
The New Nation 1783-1815.
The Constitution.
National expansion and reform 1815-1860.
Civil War and Reconstruction 1861-1877.
Civil rights.
Industrial America 1877-1900.
Progressive Era 1900-1929.
The Great Depression 1929-1945.
1945 to present.