AICE U.S. History (AS Level)

This Advanced study of American history follows an international curriculum which focuses on key developments that transformed the United States from an isolated, agrarian society to the world's leading superpower. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of issues, will interpret source materials as historical evidence, and will demonstrate facility in their use. On external examinations, students will answer compulsory source-based questions and respond to a choice of essay questions. They will be prepared to qualify for the Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma. This course has an associated Standards of Learning (SOL) test. Students will participate in these tests only when they have not yet earned sufficient credit for graduation and/or satisfied federal testing requirements.