HIST 041 - U.S. in the Nuclear Age

5.0 Credits
An examination of historical, social, political and economic developments of the U.S. from 1945 to the present. Counts toward high school Contemporary World Problems and/or U.S. History II credit.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify and describe contributions of a variety of cultures to U.S. history during the period. [REASON]
Identify and explain how events, trends, individuals, and movements shaped the United States into a dominant world power. [REASON]
Analyze and evaluate how decisions made in Post WWII politics impact American’s relationships with other countries today. [REASON]
Relate history to personal experience and current issues. [COMMUNICATE]
Communicate core concepts and ideas in U.S. history during this time period. [COMMUNICATE]
Compare and analyze multiple perspectives of an event within this time period using primary and secondary source materials. [EXPLORE]