US History

This year-long course explores the history of the United States from the colonial period to the Biden Administration through the lens of a Biblical worldview. Using the Bob Jones U.S. History textbook (6th edition) as the primary resource, students will engage with historical content, primary source documents, and thought-provoking activities designed to strengthen their understanding of the nation’s past and its relevance today. 

Class sessions will include chapter reviews, collaborative timelines, and group activities to reinforce learning. Weekly reading assignments and chapter questions will help students sharpen their analytical and evaluative skills as they learn to distinguish fact from opinion, assess bias, and appreciate multiple perspectives in historical interpretation. 

Students will complete two major projects: 

• Semester I: A research report and speech on a U.S. historical person, place, or event of their choice. 

• Semester II: A media presentation on a current U.S. event (history in the making), using tools such as Canva, YouTube, PowerPoint, or Keynote to create a short video. The instructor will provide training on Canva (a free tool) for this purpose. 

This course also encourages motivated students to pursue college credit by preparing for the CLEP U.S. History exams: 

• The History of the United States I CLEP (after Semester I) 

• The History of the United States II CLEP (after Semester II) 

Students will leave the class with a stronger understanding of American history and a clearer sense of how it impacts their lives and worldview today.