History

In line with Kennedy-Kenrick’s philosophy, which stresses education in Christian Values as a solid foundation for Christian-American citizenship, the Social Studies department offers courses that explore, among many topics, the development of Christian-Western Civilization, examine the rise of the American nation, and encourage the practice of good citizenship.

Social Studies is a three (3) year requirement at Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School.

The Social Studies department offers an Advanced Placement course and courses tracked one, two, and three. The content and guidelines for the A.P. courses are set by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The track one and two courses are designed to cover more content, in greater depth, than the track three courses.

The Social Studies Curriculum

World History I

This survey of World Civilization begins with an exploration of the development of man’s social origins. Successive topics covered are Classical Civilization, Medieval Civilization, transition to Modern Times, and the Age of Reason.

World History II

This is a survey of World Civilization topics ranging from the French Revolution to present times. Topics include the French Revolution, Liberalism, Conservatism and Nationalism, the Unification of Italy and Germany, the First World War; the Russian Revolution, the Twenties, the Great Depression and the Rise of Dictatorship, World War II and the Cold War.

American Culture

American Culture is designed to begin with a treatment of the Constitution and the structure of the U.S. Government. The balance of the course will survey major themes in American history from the Colonial Period to the present. Within each period of study, special emphasis will be placed on American political, social, cultural, economic and diplomatic developments.

Advanced Placement U.S. History

Students will explore U.S. History through an advanced text and a wide variety of diverse supplementary readings. Critical analysis papers will also be required of students in this course. Topics to be covered include: the nature of history, Colonial America, the Revolution and the Constitution, Federalism, Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Democracy, the Civil War and Reconstruction, Industrialism and Imperialism, World War I and the Twenties, the Great Depression and the New Deal, and World War II and after.