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At Parlons Langues, discover our educational programs designed to help you learn a language and achieve your academic or professional goals within a clear, accessible, non-profit framework.

Want to improve your spoken English or prepare for an official exam? We offer structured programs for TOEFL preparation, IELTS preparation, as well as complete courses for GED preparation.

For international admissions and studies, you can also prepare for SAT, GMAT or ACT.

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Study major periods and events in U.S. history to succeed on the GED Social Studies exam.

Study key periods and major events in U.S. history to succeed on the GED Social Studies exam.
  • 00:00:00Course Duration
  • IntermediateSkill level
  • Free
    Price
  • 30 November -0001Admission Deadline

Social Studies – GED Preparation

Course Description

This course provides a clear, progressive, and structured overview of U.S. history, aligned with GED Social Studies requirements.

Learners analyze major events, key periods, and political, economic, and social transformations that shaped the United States.

Learning Objectives

  • Place major events on a timeline
  • Understand the founding principles of the United States
  • Analyze historical documents (texts, charts, maps)
  • Identify causes and consequences of major changes
  • Answer GED Social Studies questions effectively

Main Content

Module 1 – Colonization and American Independence

  • Early European colonies and colonial context
  • Causes of the American Revolution
  • Declaration of Independence (1776): ideas and issues
  • Consequences of independence

GED Skills: reading historical texts, cause and effect

Module 2 – Constitution and Government Formation

  • The U.S. Constitution: principles and structure
  • Three branches: executive, legislative, judicial
  • Bill of Rights: freedoms and protections
  • Federalism: states vs the federal government

GED Skills: analyzing official documents, civic vocabulary

Module 3 – Civil War and Reconstruction

  • Causes: slavery, economy, political tensions
  • North vs South: societies and interests
  • Abolition of slavery and consequences
  • Reconstruction: goals, limits, legacy

GED Skills: comparison, interpreting texts and data

Module 4 – Industrialization and Expansion

  • Industrial Revolution: innovation and production
  • Immigration, urbanization, social change
  • Westward expansion: territories and conflicts
  • Social movements and workers’ rights

GED Skills: reading charts, maps, and timelines

Module 5 – 20th and 21st Centuries: Major Turning Points

  • World Wars and the U.S. global role
  • The Great Depression and the New Deal
  • Cold War: blocs, crises, impacts
  • Civil rights: struggles and progress
  • Contemporary U.S.: political and social issues

GED Skills: contextualization, analyzing modern documents

Teaching Methods

  • Analysis of authentic historical documents
  • Timelines to structure memory
  • Study of official texts (excerpts, speeches, laws)
  • GED-style practice (multiple choice + analysis questions)
  • Targeted review of essential concepts

Assessment and GED Preparation

  • Corrected exercises with explanations
  • Fast document-reading practice
  • Simulated GED questions
  • Module-by-module key point summaries

Target Audience

  • GED candidates
  • Adults returning to education
  • Learners building civic and historical knowledge
  • Students preparing for international exams

Expected Outcome

By the end of the course, learners master essential U.S. history foundations and have the tools needed to pass the GED Social Studies test with confidence.

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