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American History

CHA3U-GRADE 9

Course Code:

CHA3U

Subject:

American History

Course type:

open

Prerequiste:

None

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CHA3U explores key social, political, and economic events in American history from pre-contact times to the present.

Students analyze significant themes such as

  • Revolution
  • Civil rights
  • Immigration
  • Foreign policy
  • Technological change
while developing historical inquiry skills and critical thinking. The course also examines Canada–US relations and the role of the United States in shaping the modern world.

Unit 1: Precontact to 1791

Students explore the foundations of American society, from Indigenous civilizations to the creation of a new nation.
Lessons include:

  • Native American Cultures

  • European Settlement and Colonization

  • The French & Indian War

  • The 13 Colonies and the American Revolution

  • The Founding of the United States

  • Early Discrimination Against Indigenous Peoples

Unit 2: 1791–1877

This unit focuses on expansion, reform, and the development of early American identity.
Lessons include:

  • Early American Trends and Policies

  • Technological and Industrial Growth

  • The U.S. Constitution and Government

  • Political Movements and Reforms

  • Immigration and Westward Expansion

  • Manifest Destiny and Its Consequences

Unit 3: 1877–1945

Students examine the transformation of America into a modern industrial power.
Lessons include:

  • The Gilded Age and Urbanization

  • American Foreign Policy and Imperialism

  • Labor Movements and Economic Reform

  • Progressive Era Politics

  • Immigration Waves and Cultural Shifts

  • U.S. Involvement in WWI and WWII

Unit 4: 1945–Present

This unit analyzes modern American politics, society, and global influence.
Lessons include:

  • Post-War America and Domestic Trends

  • Technological Change and Cold War Tensions

  • Civil Rights Movements

  • Modern U.S. Politics and Global Policies

  • Immigration, Diversity, and Identity in the 21st Century

  • 70% of the final grade is based on coursework, including

    • Unit-based assignments and projects

    • Historical analysis essays, debates, and presentations

  • 30% of the final grade is based on final

    • 10% Culminating research or presentation project

    • 20% Final exam covering all historical eras and concepts
All assessments are aligned with the Ontario curriculum and are designed to build historical literacy, civic awareness, and independent thinking.

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