Weekly Overview (8/25-8/29)
This week we will be beginning Unit 2 on the major causes of the American Revolution. Next week we will have our first Unit test on the British colonies (A Day-9/3 and B Day-9/4). Students will have to complete the Unit 1 Study Guide to turn in on test day.
Course Syllabi:
Use this link to access the syllabus for US History.
1) 2 inch binder, with three dividers for the following sections:
Warm Ups
Notes
Readings and Other Assignments
2) Lots of paper and plenty of pencils
3) US History Textbook: you can leave this in your locker most days. I will let you know when you need to bring it to class.
4) Wired Headphones for Chromebook
Course Topics and Themes:
The class will focus on the following topics and themes of American history:
The establishment of the British colonies and the transfer of English political traditions
The creation of the United States as a new nation
Westward expansion
The American Civil War and Reconstruction Era
The effects of industrialization and urbanization
Causes and results of both major World Wars
The Cold War
The Civil Rights and Vietnam War era
Major shifts in American society after the Cold War