Can you tell me what you used for American History for 2 years?

[Queserasera]

I'm looking to spread American history over two years to go more in depth. What did you use for American? I'd like to add in books that tell about the time period too.

[momtofive]

We're using and loving Heart of Dakota for US History.  :) It's a two year run through US History, with the first year coupling well with Government, and the second year coupling with Economics.  Of course, you don't have to do it that way, but they do go nicely together.  The book choices are wonderful, and there's a lovely variety to the assignments which makes it a very enjoyable way to learn US History. 

 

Editing to add:  I believe that My Father's World also has a two year US History with other books added, as well.  Looks like they use the BJU US History text over two years as the spine. 

 

Best wishes! ;)

Edited May 8, 2017 by momtofive

[regentrude]

GC lectures Turning Point in American History, American Revolution

Bennet's America Last Best Hope

[housemouse]

All American History might work as long as you do all the assignments for high school level in the book.

[FarmingMomma]

I haven't used it yet, but Memoria Press has a two-year high school American History Course.

 

[domesticidyll]

We are just finishing up a year of US history reads. DS really liked both great courses we did, and all but the first book.

 

Great courses:

 

The Great Debate: Advocates and Opponents of the American Constitution

 

The Civil War

 

Books:

 

Before Columbus

1776

Alexander Hamilton (Chernow)

Washington: A Life (Chernow)

Undaunted Courage

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (a shorter version)

I'm also hoping to fit a Lincoln biography into the year.