IB History of the Americas Part I (HL)

History of the Americas provides students with an in-depth thematic study of the Americas. This course introduces students to history as a discipline, and helps students understand the processes of historical inquiry. History of the Americas is a detailed study of the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the nations of the Americas, with emphasis placed on the history of the United States. Students are introduced to history as part science in its approach to evidence and part art in recording and communicating its findings. History is the attempt made by professional historians to record and reconstruct the past through the study of evidence derived from a variety of sources. It is concerned with individuals and societies in the widest context: political, social, economic, and cultural. Students understand the nature of history and are able to manipulate primary sources to interpret and make sense of the historical record.

Students choosing not to continue to Topics in Twentieth Century World History, who have passed the History of the Americas course and the VA/US SOL exam will receive credit for VA/US History; however, they will forfeit the quality point and their transcript will be changed to read US and Virginia History.