American History I

Course Syllabus

Welcome to American History I! I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you over the course of the semester. In American History I, we will study Colonizing America Prehistory to 1754, The American Revolution 1753 to 1783, Creating a Constitution 1781 - 1789, Federalists and Republicans 1789 to 1816, Growth and Division 1816 - 1832, The Spirit of Reform 1828 to 1845, Manifest Destiny 1820 to 1848, Sectional Conflict 1848 to 1861, The Civil War 1861 to 1865, Reconstruction 1865 to 1877, Settling the West 1865 to 1890, Industrialization 1865 to 1901 Urban America 1865 to 1896, and Becoming a World Power 1872 to 1917. We will examine all aspects of society including politics, economics, culture, and foreign affairs to understand the history of the United States. Equally as important, we will learn to read critically, write clearly, think broadly, and speak purposefully. Acquiring and improving each of these skills is necessary to become a productive citizen, and we will tackle these tasks in ways that are challenging but also exciting!

Class Rules: The classroom environment should be conducive to thinking, listening, and learning. In order to create this type of environment, you must abide by the following guidelines:

· Be in class and seated when the bell rings.

· Cell phones should be turned off and put away.

· Be attentive to me and your classmates when they are speaking.

· Use appropriate language and discuss only topics appropriate for school.

· Dispose of trash properly.

I adhere to school-wide policies regarding cell phones, electronic devices, and tardiness. For other behavioral infractions in the classroom, detention with me will be assigned.