This class will be covering the second twelve chapters of Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States. Being a FLEX class, it is primarily for the student who plans to read the text and needs a little guidance for understanding, a source to ask questions when needed, and prefers to discuss larger ideas online with peers. Each week a list of comprehension questions will be posted. These questions will serve as a guide and the basis of our online conversations. The comprehension questions are in order of the text and are meant to draw readers attention to main ideas and supporting details. It is extremely helpful to complete them however not required. Also shared will be a selection of videos related to the chapter and/or a corresponding activity. Activities may include mini quizes, webquests, escape rooms, and picture analysis. Lastly, each week a thought question will be shared in the classroom. Students will engage with each other, sharing their thoughts on the question as well responding to a minimum of one other peer. 
No prior knowledge is needed. It is important to note that this text presents history often from the perspective of various marginalized groups, and uses primary resources and historical notes. 
Chapter 13: Class Struggle
Chapter 14: World War I
Chapter 15: Hard Times
Chapter 16: Black Revolt and Civil Rights
Chapter 17: Vietnam
Chapter 18: Surprises
Chapter 19: Under Control?
Chapter 20: Politics As Usual
Chapter 21: Resistance
Chapter 22: The End of the Twentieth Century
Chapter 23: The War On Terrorism
Chapter 24: War In Iraq, Conflict at Home