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Students will examine American History and Government from an indigenous people's perspective (pre-colonial to present day). Students will study European conquests of indigenous people; culture; and how it has affected beliefs and customs related to land; quality of life; and the social aspect. Students will also be exposed to the reality of cultural genocide; racism; and forced assimilation. Students will study various historical documents; such as the Constitution of the United States landmarks; laws; treaties and institutions in a non-traditional light and how many of America's greatest achievements and creations caused the delineation of indigenous culture. Students will be engaged in critical analysis; higher order thinking and research based assignments and presentations.

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• AMHS
• 1 year of US History

• SSCI
• 1 year of other Social Science

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Online / Virtual