
CHA3U: American History
Credit Value: 1.0 · Prerequisite: CHC2D or CHC2P, Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I
Grade
Grade 11
Credit Value
1.0
Course Type
University Preparation
Total Hours
110 hours
Course Description
This course explores key aspects of the social, economic, and political development of the United States from precontact to the present. Students will examine the contributions of groups and individuals to the country's evolution and will explore the historical context of key issues, trends, and events that have had an impact on the United States, its identity and culture, and its role in the global community. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating various forces that helped shape American history.
Prerequisite: CHC2D or CHC2P, Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I
Course Outline
| Unit | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Getting Ready for History | 8h |
| Unit 2 | American History Pre-contact to 1770 | 25h |
| Unit 3 | American History 1770 - 1880 | 25h |
| Unit 4 | American History 1880 - 1939 | 25h |
| Unit 5 | American History 1940 to 2020 | 25h |
| Final | Final Exam | 2h |
| Total | 110h | |
Assessment & Evaluation
Evaluation Breakdown
Per Ontario's Growing Success policy
Achievement Categories
Tuition
One price includes everything — course content, teacher support, and your official Ontario transcript.
Domestic Students
SelectedCanadian citizens & permanent residents
- Full course content & animated lessons
- OCT-certified teacher support
- Official Ontario Student Transcript
- 24/7 course access
International Students
Students studying from outside Canada
- Everything in the domestic package
- International student support services
- Letter of Acceptance for visa purposes
- Transcript courier to any country
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