Designed for grades 9–12, this comprehensive 240-page curriculum covers American history from the Pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction. The course requires internet access and the primary textbook, American History, Volume 1: 1492–1877 by Thomas Kidd, which is available via Amazon, eBay, and other major booksellers. Note that American History II is scheduled for release in spring 2026 and will utilize Kidd’s second volume; both volumes are also available in a single combined edition.
The digital download features:
- Study Tools: Key terms, historical figures, and reading comprehension questions.
- Assessments: Periodic quizzes and a final examination.
- Educational Resources: Primary sources, a complete bibliography, and links to YouTube videos and tutorials on the historical method and essay writing.
- Enrichment: Creative ideas to deepen student engagement.
The Homeschool Historian grants permission for this curriculum to be used in homeschool co-op settings.

