A document-based U.S. history course covering the American founding through Reconstruction, built around primary sources and structured historical inquiry.
Johanna Maaghul
U.S. History I examines the political, economic, and cultural foundations of the United States from colonial America through the end of Reconstruction. Students analyze original historical documents, engage with structured lesson materials, and develop critical thinking skills through source-based inquiry. This course emphasizes constitutional principles, westward expansion, sectional conflict, and the lasting impact of the Civil War, using openly available curriculum resources aligned to secondary education standards.
