Description: This is a one year United States history course for students who would like to prepare for college level work. In addition to covering the major aspects of United States history, the course extends the study in a number of ways. Since it is based on the advanced placement model, it includes the first half of American History as well as the post-Civil War history. Objectives from the second half of American History are handled in more depth, and include an interdisciplinary focus. Emphasis is placed upon overall comparison, contrast, and trend analysis of foreign and domestic policy since World War II, and upon analysis of current events in terms of the entire scope of American History. Emphasis is placed upon critical thinking, independent study, and research.