Havergal's Uncalendar, 2016-2017 Academic Year

CHA3U

– American History, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

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As Canadians, we live so close to the United States but how much do we really know about this

country and its people? Are Americans a lot different than Canadians and if so, why? This course

examines American life from the pilgrims (1600s) to the present day. You will learn about American

history through the mouths and eyes of the people who lived it (think music, personal narratives and

archival footage). And you will look at the American nation as a conscious creation rather than a

“happy accident.” Indeed, this is a nation built on conviction, whether it be the religious dogma of early

settlers, the political ideals of Revolutionary and Civil War leaders (1700s/1800s) or the human rights

beliefs of Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights supporters (1960s). You will explore this building of

the American nation and ask yourself: What do Americans believe about themselves and their nation?

Why are some national stories particularly strong, and which, if any, stories need replacement or

reinvention?

Prerequisite: CHC2D – Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or CHC2P – Canadian History Since World War I,

Grade 10, Applied or ENG2D – English, Grade 10, Academic

CHA3Ue

– American History, Grade 11, University Preparation, eLearning

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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 causal

relationship, evaluate multiple perspectives and present their own points of view.

Prerequisite: CHC2D – Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or CHC2P – Canadian History Since World War I,

Grade 10, Applied or ENG2D – English, Grade 10, Academic