1. WELCOME! Advanced United States History 2 Mr. Stewart mstewart@wmrhsd.org

2. My apologies… w I am sorry that I am unable to meet you at the 2014 “Back to School Night” because of a very important family matter. w Please contact me at my email address if you have any questions or concerns. w mstewart@wmrhsd.org mstewart@wmrhsd.org

3. US History 2 w Thematic/Chronological study of 20th century American History w Foreign Affairs: w Imperialism, World War 1, World War 2, Cold War, Post-Cold War foreign policy, US in the Post-Cold War World w Domestic Affairs: w Liberalism and Progressive Reform, Conservative Reaction of the 20s, Depression/New Deal, Post War conformity of the 50s, Turbulent 60s, Contemporary America w KEY POINT: To analyze and understand the consequences of HUMAN DECISIONS.

4. Classroom Practice w The course is challenging. w We want students to analyze the consequences (both good and bad) of human decisions. Example: What were the consequences of Japan’s decision to attack the United States at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941? w Students will be challenged to recognize the relevance of history and think like historians. w Students are expected to be prepared daily and will be held accountable. w The students are asked to analyze primary and secondary sources for guided classroom discussions, including non-print sources.

6. Assessments w HEAVY emphasis on writing! w Homework assignments and daily preparation Note cards, reading quizzes w In class writing activities w Notebook essays w Document analysis w Historical fiction/social history paper w Student prepared presentations w IB and Advanced Placement-type assessments w Content quizzes w Unit Tests w Class participation

7. Expected Outcomes w Although this is NOT an Advanced Placement course, I strongly recommend the students in my Advance level US 2 course to take the AP US History exam which is offered in May ‘15. w Since the course is challenging, it’s expected that students will become more responsible and independent. w Students will improve their verbal and writing skills. w Critical thinking and analytical skills will improve. w The students will be challenged to make decisions and defend them using logic, reasoning and evidence as support. w My MHS website.website