CHA3U American History – Grade 11 (University)
PREREQUISITE: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
GRADE: 11 (University)
AVAILABILITY: Full-time – All Campuses, Private – All campuses, Blyth Academy Online
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM: Canadian and World Studies
CHA3U online explores key aspects of the social, economic, and political development of the United States from pre-contact 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. In CHA3U online, 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.
UNIT ONE
Discovery & Settlement Essential Question: How did the relationship between Native Americans and European settlers develop with the expansion of colonization? What persuaded colonists to move away from Britain to make a new life in the American colonies?
- In this unit, students will explore the initial discovery of the New World and the beginning of settlement. There are many different people and countries that were involved in this process, and they all had different impacts on the United States as we know it today.
UNIT TWO
Revolution Essential Question: How did ongoing conflict with the British Empire generate American nationalism? What international relationships were forged and broken during the revolution?
- In this unit, students will explore the causes of the American Revolution, important historical figures involved and events that took place, as well as the aftermath and repercussions while forming an independent nation.
UNIT THREE
Civil War and Expansion Essential Question: What were the short and long term effects of slavery? What impacts are still felt in modern American society from this time period?
- In this unit, students will explore the causes and significant battles of the Civil War, and the reconstruction required following the war.
UNIT FOUR
World Wars Essential Question: Under what circumstances did the United States shift from practicing isolationism to becoming an integral power in foreign conflicts? How can we evaluate the ethics and deciding factors that led to the use of atomic bombs in warfare?
- In this unit, students will explore the United States’ involvement in World War One and World War Two, including the “between” years of the Roaring 20’s and the Great Depression.
UNIT FIVE
Cold War and Civil Rights Essential Question: How did domestic and foreign conflicts inform social perspectives and political initiatives in the United States during the 1950s and 60s?
- In this unit, students will focus on American involvement in the Cold War and the rise of Communism, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Kennedy Years.
UNIT SIX
Modern America Essential Question: How will the American government and its citizens be able to affect change and tackle issues such as social equality and threat of domestic and foreign terrorism?
- In this unit, students will explore Modern Day United States, evaluating issues the United States experienced in the 1990’s, International Terrorism, and current events.
FINAL EXAM
30% of Final Grade
- This exam is the final evaluation of CHA3U online. Students need to arrange their final exam 10 days in advance. All coursework should be completed and submitted before writing the final exam, please be advised that once the exam is written, any outstanding coursework will be given a grade of zero. The exam will be two hours. There are two options for taking the exam:
- WRITE EXAM AT BLYTH ACADEMY CAMPUS: If you live close to a Blyth Academy Campus, or if you attend a Blyth Academy Campus, you can take your exam there. Once inside the exam scheduling interface, please click Login/Create Account. Check for an available time and date at the campus of your choosing. The earliest available date will be open within the next 3-5 business days. You cannot book an exam in more than one campus or multiple times at the same campus. You will receive an automatic confirmation email with next steps and exam information. You can cancel and reschedule anytime using the same link.
- USE EXAMITY PROCTORING SERVICE: For a fee of 22 USD*, students can arrange to take their exam in the comfort of their own home, at any time, on any day. Please select Examity Exam in the exam section of your course to set up your Examity profile and schedule your exam. Exams must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. *Price is subject to change.
- Please email exams@blythacademyonline.com if you need assistance.