CHA3UO      AMERICAN HISTORY, University Preparation   

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Canadian History, Academic or Applied                              1 credit in Canadian & World Studies

This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present.  Students will examine issues of diversity, identity, and culture that have influenced the country’s social and political formation and will consider the implications of its expansion into a global superpower.  Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to determine casual relationships, evaluate multiple perspectives, and present their own points of view.