Linganore High – American Studies 2

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

American Studies 2 continues the timeline from American Studies 1, from the early post-Civil War industrial era to the present. The social, economic, and political issues that shaped 20th-century America are analyzed and their implication for the future is examined so individuals can make considered choices and take appropriate action as active citizens. Students develop and test generalizations about relevant social science concepts after acquiring a factual knowledge of our society’s common culture. Topics include the United States as a world leader, civil rights and equity, protest and reform, criminal justice, government and the individual, environmental issues, war and peace, the issues of the $2 0 \\mathrm { { t h } }$ century, and contemporary issues that have defined the 21st century.