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HistoryHigh School 4.7 · 6,300

United States History

Founding, Civil War, and the 20th century — the events that shaped a nation.

Ms. Laura Bennett, US History Instructor

Ms. Laura Bennett

US History Instructor

Course progress0 / 4 lessons
1

Founding the Republic

Revolution and the Constitution.

8 min +60 XP2 quiz questions
2

A Nation Divided: The Civil War

Slavery, secession, and reunion.

9 min +65 XP2 quiz questions
3

Reconstruction & Its Undoing

Rebuilding, and the promise deferred.

9 min +55 XP2 quiz questions
4

The Civil Rights Movement

The long struggle for equal rights.

9 min +55 XP2 quiz questions

Common questions

Who is "United States History" for?

It is written for learners at High School level (Grades 9–12), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on history. Founding, Civil War, and the 20th century — the events that shaped a nation. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.

How long does the course take?

There are 4 lessons totalling 35 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.

What do I need to know before starting?

No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "Founding the Republic", covering revolution and constitution, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.

Is the course free?

Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.