Tuscarora High – American Studies 2 Honors

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

In United States History, students interpret historical evidence, identify significant trends, and examine the major turning points that define the modern American experience. The study of United States History will enable students to understand the development and transition of the American economy from manufacturing to service based. Students will understand the multiple forces that drove the growth of a global power. In addition, students examine the foundational documents that provide continuity to the Democratic experience. Students will analyze the processes and mechanisms that increased the body politic and the impact of different cultures on the development of an American identity. By considering events from multiple perspectives, students will understand that women, African Americans, Native Americans, those with disabilities, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and other racial and religious minorities possess historical agency. Awareness of these perspectives assist student comprehension of the complicated