WELCOME TO MRS. RUBANO’S ADVANCED COLLEGE PREP UNITED STATES HISTORY

QUESTIONS??? What’s importance to you in a class? Why study U.S. History? How did the U.S. develop into the strong nation it is today? Why is the U.S. considered a beacon of hope for other nations? What is the responsibility of the citizens of the U.S.? What are the challenges facing our country today? How involved should the U.S. be in foreign affairs?

Quotes by President James Madison What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person. All men having power ought to be mistrusted. The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.

Course Description Full-year course for one credit Prepare you for effective and responsible citizenship Early colonial period through today Emphasis on the basic foundations of our country Relationships between people, ideas, and events related to the history of the United States Interactions with other nations and its effects on our country

TEXTBOOK American Vision by Appleby, Brinkley, Broussard, McPherson, and Ritchie Online textbook access: Access Code: KMHG-41MK-5NM0

Topics for Semester One September – January Conflict with the British and independence Wars: French & Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War Formation of our government and its challenges – The Constitution Domestic and foreign expansion Growth of democracy Policies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Monroe, Jackson, Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt Reform movements

Topics for Semester Two January – June Wars: Spanish American, World War I and II, Cold War, Korean War, Vietnam, Gulf Wars, Middle East, War on Terror Economic growth and the Great Depression Civil Rights and Women’s Movement Rise, spread, and fall of communism Presidents: Wilson, Hoover, Harding, Coolidge, FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, JFK, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, Bushes, Obama Contemporary Issues

Assessment Chapter and unit quizzes Homework Menu– quiz grades Special projects (Glogster, Imovies, Podcasts) Reading and writing assignments Primary source documents and follow-up writing assignments Articles/books on themes studied in U.S. History (democracy, civil rights, freedom) Homework and Participation

Grading Policy Participation10% Homework20% Grades posted on Parent Portal Turn It In – Quizzes30% Tests and Projects40% TeacherWeb: Go to Teacher Web Sites, and click onto my name.

Communication Phone: (Social Studies office) Phone – A House

Learning and Making a Difference in the United States and the Global Community