• GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

    American History II will guide students from the late nineteenth century time period through the early 21st century. Students will examine the political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States from the end of the Reconstruction era to present times. The essential standards of American History II trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movement toward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power. An emphasis is placed on the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual and the state. The desired outcome of this course is for students to develop an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between past and present events, enhance literacy through the analysis of primary and secondary resources, recognize patterns of interactions, and understand the impact of events on in the United States in an interconnected world.

    COURSE CURRICULUM OUTLINE

    American History II will be taught through seven different units. These units will be covered through conceptual teaching and in depth reading of primary and secondary resources.

    • UNIT I – Expansion
    • UNIT II – Responses to Oppression and Inequality
    • UNIT III – Challenges to the “American Dream”
    • UNIT IV – Roles of the US and Impact of War
    • UNIT V – Discontent and Expanding Rights
    • UNIT VI – Navigating Crises and Change
    • UNIT VII – America’s Place in Globalization

    Requirements for Students

    • Chromebook (required)
    • (recommended) 3-ring binder
    • (recommended) Divider tabs (one for each unit = 7)
    • (recommended) Loose-leaf notebook paper
    • (recommended) Writing utensil

    Communication/Tutoring/Help

    Email – Please feel free to email me at any time that you have questions or concerns.  I check email periodically and have regular access to it.    jason.gibson@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.

    CANVAS – All class information (notes, assignments) will be posted to CANVAS for this class.  Students will have 24/7 access to the material for this class.  Students can find the link to CANVAS on the JMRHS homepage (under Useful Links, left hand side of screen). 

     

    While you were out

    I am aware that students will miss class work. I will post all presentations and assignments to CANVAS for students to pull from the internet. It is the student’s responsibility to complete missed work/assignments/tests.  I will cross-check students on missed work, but it is their responsibility.  Please talk to me if you have questions about missed work, typically at the beginning or end of class.  

    Grading

    Major assessments (tests, projects, papers) = 40%                              First Quarter:  37.5%

    Minor assessments (quizzes, small projects) = 60%                            Second Quarter: 37.5%

                                                                                                                  Final Exam = 25%

    Seniors can be exempted from Final Exams if they maintain an 80 or above average, have 3 or fewer absences and have no referral administrative actions.