IB History of the Americas 8L Overview

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IB History of the Americas 8L: Course Overview

Course Number: SS.IBHA8HL

Overview
History of the Americas is a study of selected history topics chosen to prepare the student for the Higher Level Examination in history. The course is a continuation of the program begun in the junior year with Twentieth Century World History. Students will study United States history, Canadian history, and Latin American history since 1865. Emphasis is placed on economic problems and solutions, political developments, social trends, and foreign relations. Students are required to demonstrate critical writing skills, the ability to work with historical documents and knowledge of historiography for the examination

Prerequisite: International Baccalaureate Program
Course Length: 2 Period Length: 1 Grade Level: 9-12 Credit per Semester: 1
Additional Credit Information: Credit Per Semester: 1.0 (Social Studies, Humanities or Elective)

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