Bring U.S. history to life with this 136-page, literature-rich Modern American History curriculum, designed for ages 9+ and perfect for family-style learning. Covering 1870–1968, students explore the Second Industrial Revolution, immigration, WWI, women’s suffrage, the Great Depression, WWII, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement through stories, hands-on projects, timelines, and map activities.
This course aligns well with both 5th- and 8th-grade standards (covering ~50% of 5th-grade and ~70% of 8th-grade standards) and is the perfect follow-up to Early American History.
What’s Included
8 complete units
Literature lists featuring living books
Hands-on projects, timelines, and mapping activities
No-prep worksheets and printables
Adaptable for multiple grade levels and co-ops
Units Covered
Second Industrial Revolution
Immigration to America
World War I
Women’s Suffrage
The Great Depression
World War II
The Cold War
The Civil Rights Movement
Perfect For
Homeschool families
Ages 9+ who have already taken Early American History
Multi-age learning or co-op settings
Families who love story-based, hands-on history
Created by a homeschool mom of three, this course is engaging, flexible, and open-and-go—making history meaningful and fun for your learners.
This is the digital version. A printed version is also available here.
