Week 1
Lesson 1
Industrial Revolution and Moving West/ Impact of Westward Expansion
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Overview of the Industrial Revolution in the United States: technological advancements, urbanization, and the rise of industry
* Impact of westward expansion on Native American tribes: displacement, conflicts, and loss of traditional lands
* Discussion of the challenges and opportunities faced by settlers moving westward, including conflicts with Native Americans and environmental changes
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Immigration and Urbanization
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Examination of push and pull factors driving immigration to the United States, including economic opportunities and political instability
* Exploration of the experiences of immigrants in urban centers, including living conditions, labor conditions, and cultural assimilation
* Discussion of the rise of nativism and anti-immigrant sentiment, as well as efforts to restrict immigration through legislation
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Progressivism in the U.S.
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Overview of the Progressive Era in the United States: goals, reform movements, & key figures
Examination of social, political, and economic reforms of the Progressive Era, including efforts to address corruption, improve working conditions, and expand democracy
Analysis of key Progressive reforms such as the Pure Food and Drug Act, Sherman Antitrust Act, and establishment of the National Parks system
Exploration of the role of women in the Progressive movement
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Expansion and Imperialism
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Analysis of American expansionism and imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
* Examination of the motivations behind American imperialism, including economic interests, nationalism, and the desire for strategic advantage
* Exploration of key events and developments in American imperialism, such as the Spanish-American War, annexation of Hawaii, and acquisition of the Philippines
 Week 5
Lesson 5
 World War I
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Overview of the causes and consequences of World War I
* Examination of American involvement in World War I, including the reasons for entry and the impact of the war on American society and economy
* Exploration of the home front during World War I, including propaganda, rationing, and the role of women in the workforce
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Roaring 20s
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Analysis of the cultural, social, and economic developments of the Roaring Twenties, including the Jazz Age, Prohibition, and the Harlem Renaissance
* Examination of the impact of new technologies and mass media on American society, including the rise of consumer culture and the spread of mass entertainment
* Exploration of the changing role of women in the 1920s, including the fight for suffrage and the emergence of the "New Woman"
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Great Depression and the New Deal
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Overview of the causes and consequences of the Great Depression
* Examination of the impact of the Great Depression on American society, including unemployment, homelessness, and poverty
* Analysis of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs and their efforts to address the economic crisis, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, Works Progress Administration, and Social Security Act
 Week 8
Lesson 8
World War II
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Analysis of the causes and consequences of World War II
* Examination of American involvement in World War II, including the reasons for entry and the impact of the war on American society, economy, and military
* Exploration of key events and battles of World War II, such as the attack on Pearl Harbor, D-Day, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
 Week 9
Lesson 9
 America After the War and the Fear of Communism
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Overview of the post-World War II era in the United States
* Analysis of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, including the fear of communism and the emergence of the Red Scare
* Exploration of domestic policies and programs aimed at containing communism, including the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and establishment of NATO
 Week 10
Lesson 10
The Civil Rights Movement: Realities of Inequality
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Overview of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States
* Examination of the origins and goals of the Civil Rights Movement, including efforts to end segregation, secure voting rights, and achieve equality under the law
* Analysis of key events and figures of the Civil Rights Movement, such as Brown v. Board of Education, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the March on Washington
* Exploration of the role of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience 
 Week 11
Lesson 11
The Vietnam War: Growing Uneasiness
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Overview of the Vietnam War and its origins in the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union
* Examination of American involvement in the Vietnam War, including the reasons for entry and the conduct of the war
* Exploration of the impact of the Vietnam War on American society and politics, including protests, dissent, and the antiwar movement
 Week 12
Lesson 12
The Era of Nixon and Carter
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Overview of the presidencies of Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter
* Examination of the domestic and foreign policies of the Nixon administration, including the Vietnam War, detente with the Soviet Union, and the Watergate scandal
 Week 13
Lesson 13
The Reagan Era
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Overview of the presidency of Ronald Reagan
* Examination of the domestic and foreign policies of the Reagan administration, including tax cuts, deregulation, and the Strategic Defense Initiative
* Analysis of Reagan's approach to the Cold War, including his confrontational stance toward the Soviet Union and support for anti-communist movements in Latin America
 Week 14
Lesson 14
The 2000’s
In this lesson, we will explore:
* Examination of the presidency of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, including the September 11th terrorist attacks, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the response to Hurricane Katrina
* Exploration of social and cultural trends of the 2000s, including advancements in technology, changes in media consumption, and shifting demographics