The late 20th and early 21st centuries have been a time of rapid change and technological advancements for the United States and the world. From the end of the Cold War to the rise of the internet, modern America has seen 

In this episode of The U.S. History Curriculum Companion, we review major events in recent American history, beginning with Richard Nixon's resignation due to the Watergate scandal. We then move through the 1980s and 90s before getting into the digital revolution, the 9/11 attacks and the War on Terror. We’ll examine how the United States continues to adapt to new challenges and maintain its role on the world stage.

This episode is designed to accompany our Modern America unit plan for our complete American History curriculum, which includes resources and lessons designed for middle school and high school classrooms.

Students of History provides engaging lessons and resources for every unit in American History, along with World History, Civics & Government, and World Geography. You can learn more at StudentsofHistory.com.