The following page contains the standards/course decstription/class materials that will be used throughout this course!
The following page contains the standards/course decstription/class materials that will be used throughout this course!
Semester One Units/Standards:
Unit One - The Rise of Industrialization (1877-1900)
Unit Two - The Progressive Era (1890-1920)
Unit Three - Imperialism and World War I (1890-1920)
Unit Four - The 1920's (1920-1929)
Unit Five - The Great Depression and New Deal (1929-1941)
Semester Two Units/Standards:
Unit Six - World War II (1936-1945)
Unit Seven - Cold War (1947-1991)
Unit Eight - A Nation in Transition (1950s-1963)
Unit Nine - Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1960s)
Unit Ten - The Modern United States (1960s-Present)
Class Description
The United States History course at Smith County High School is a tested subject meaning that students will take a state mandated cumulative End of Course Exam (EOC) at the end of the year. The End of Course Exam will count 25% of their second semester average. A brief explanation of what students will be learning throughout the entirety of this course is provided below:
Students will examine the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution and the United States' growing role in the diplomatic relations, including the Spanish-American War and World War I. Students will study the goals and accomplishments of the Progressive Movement and the New Deal. Students will also learn about the various factors that led to our nation's entry into World War II, as well as the consequences for American life. Students will explore the causes and course of the Cold War. Students will study the important social, cultural, economic, and political changes that have shaped the modern-day U.S. resulting from the Civil Rights Movement, Cold War, and recent events and trends. Additionally, students will learn about the causes and consequences of contemporary issues impacting the world today.
Students will continue to use skills for historical and geographical analysis as they examine U.S. History after Reconstruction, with special attention to Tennessee connections in history, geography, politics, and people. Students will continue to learn fundamental concepts in civics, economics, and geography within the context of U.S. History. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature of the U.S. History course. Specific primary sources have been embedded within the standards for depth and clarity. Finally, students will focus on current human and physical geographic issues important in the contemporary U.S. and global society.
Class Materials
The standards/information/content used within this class mainly come from the McGraw Hill United States History and Geography: Post-Reconstruction to the Present textbook that has been approved by the Smith County Board of Education. If at any point in time you have a question regarding any of the material covered or would like to view the contents within the text book (all other materials are available on Google Classroom) then please schedule a time to do so and I will be happy to go over any concerns!