Modern US History

High School, 1 Credit Course

Instructor: Simit Patel

Includes:

• Access to the full self-paced e-course with readings, audio lessons, assignments and quizzes (a $59 value)

• Weekly live classes for 11 weeks (a $275 value)

• Physical textbook available as an additional purchase

• Total Value $334

Required:

• Regular participation in weekly live sessions (expectation of camera primarily on with participation in class)

• Completion of assigned readings, quizzes, and unit assignments

• All written work must be created and submitted as Google Documents

Simit Patel is an entrepreneur, researcher, and educator who has spent years studying the major political, cultural, and global events shaping America after 1945. His passion lies in helping students think critically, analyze competing narratives, and gain the confidence to engage thoughtfully with the world around them. Simit has worked with homeschool families, independent learners, and educational organizations to bring complex ideas to life in a way that is engaging, respectful, and intellectually rigorous.

Navigating Post-WWII America is a comprehensive exploration of the events, movements, and influential figures that have shaped the United States from 1945 to the present. This course goes beyond traditional textbook history by examining primary sources, exploring multiple viewpoints, and analyzing the deeper forces—political, cultural, economic, and technological—that continue to influence American life today.

Students will work through 10 units, each featuring:

• 8–12 engaging readings

• Audio lessons for diverse learning styles

• Source-documented content with citations

• Knowledge-building quizzes

• Critical-thinking discussion prompts

• Assignments designed to promote deeper understanding

• An online forum for peer discussion and exploration

The specific units, in the order they are covered:

• Surveillance Technology & the Trump Administration

• Jeffrey Epstein & the Blackmailing of Government

• The COVID-19 Pandemic: From Origins to Global Impact

• The Great Financial Crisis of 2008
• September 11: The Day That Changed the World
• Iran-Contra: The Deep State Revealed
• Drugs & Music as Tools of Social Control
• The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
• The Roots of DEI
• Gold!

Learning in Community

Understanding history isn’t a solitary endeavor. That’s why Modern US History includes weekly online classes led by curriculum developer Simit Patel, where students engage with the discussion questions presented in each section. With enrollment limited to just 12 students, these sessions create an intimate learning environment where every student can participate actively in thoughtful dialogue about the material.

These discussions offer structured conversations that teach students how to support arguments with evidence, consider alternative viewpoints, and refine their thinking through respectful debate. These skills of civil discourse and evidence-based reasoning are increasingly rare and increasingly valuable in our polarized public square.

Addressing Your Concerns as a Parent

We know that as a parent, you’re not just concerned about your child’s academic performance—you’re thinking about the kind of citizen and leader they’ll become. You see the challenges mounting in our world: political polarization, economic instability, erosion of civil liberties, and the difficulty of distinguishing truth from manipulation in our information ecosystem. You want your child to be equipped not just to succeed in this world but to help improve it.

Modern US History directly addresses these concerns by helping students understand the historical roots of our current challenges, through examining events like:

• The Iran-Contra scandal and questions of executive accountability
• The financial crisis of 2008 and its ongoing economic implications
• The surveillance apparatus revealed in the wake of 9/11
• The use of culture and media as tools of social control
• The ongoing struggle for voting rights and civil liberties

Students gain the historical context necessary to make sense of current events and the analytical tools to be informed, engaged citizens rather than passive subjects of forces they don’t understand.

In an era shaped by rapid change and competing narratives, Modern US History helps students build the historical awareness, critical-thinking skills, and intellectual maturity necessary to understand the world they live in—and their place in it.

Enroll now for the first semester of 2026 to get your student ready for the future.