Download or read book RES KnowledgeUnit US History Unit 5 written by Responsive Education Solutions and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. History course will lead students into a deeper understanding and appreciation of their country's post-Civil War history. The first unit is a refresher covering events from the European discovery of America until Reconstruction. Next, students will learn how industrialization and the railroads empowered the growth of America in late 19th century. Moving to the 20th century, students will explore the Progressive movement and America's emergence as a world power during World War I. Investigating the Great Depression and World War II will give students insight into their continuing influence on America today. Students will examine the Civil Rights movement, the Warren Court, and the impact of technology on the life of Americans. The course concludes with a survey of recent events under the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations.