Advanced U.S. History A

**Advanced U.S. History A** is a high school course adapted from college-level material, covering U.S. history from the 16th century to the Reconstruction era. It emphasizes primary source analysis and critical thinking. The first semester spans major topics, including England and her colonies, the formation of the United States, nationalism, sectionalism, slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The course employs a narrative approach, balancing political history with social aspects. It is taught over 16 weeks, with weekly 50-minute webinars, and includes recordings for missed sessions. It uses the textbook 'America: A Narrative History' by Shi and Tindall, which includes interactive learning tools.