Starting with the American Civil War and the ‘founding fathers’ through to the Wall Street Crash and the great Depression in the 1920’s, continued by America’s involvment in WWII and its knock on effects. Also remembering the controversial Korean and Vietnam wars and finally ending at the present day and shocking events of September 11th in 2001 all contribute to some of the most significant events in international history.
Curriculum Focus
A tour to the USA can encompass a wealth of historical study themes:
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- The political and economic causes of the Wall Street Crash
- The consequences of the Wall Street Crash for Republicans and Democrats and their differing responses to it
- The social developments of the ‘Roaring Twenties’
- The New Deal
| - The end of Isolationism
- The war time alliance
- Politics of the Cold War
- The Korean and Vietnam wars and their effect on American society
- Cultural developments, e.g. the impact of motion pictures
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And more...
