American+History+2


 * Course: American History II**

Teacher: Mr. Randolph Crews Jr.


 * Email:** randolphcrews@fcschools.net (school email)


 * Rm: 704**

American History Course 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 Course II will 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, recognize patterns of interactions, and understand the impact of events on in the United States in an interconnected world. The essential standards of this course have been designed to provide a framework for studying political, social, economic, and cultural issues, and for analyzing the impact these issues have had on American society over time. Students will continue to build upon previous studies of American History, the fundamental concepts in civics and government, economics, culture and geography taught in grades kindergarten through eight and use skills of historical analysis as they examine American history. This course goes beyond memorization of isolated facts to the development of higher level thinking skills, encouraging students to make historical assessments and evaluations.


 * American History II Units**

Unit 1: The New South, The West, and Populism Unit 2: The Gilded Age and Progressivism Unit 3: Imperialism and World War I Unit 4: Boom and Bust Unit 5: World War II Unit 6: Early Cold War Politics and Culture Unit 7: Conflict and Change 1960-1975 Unit 8: Contemporary Issues in America


 * Class Rules:**

Respect others’ opinions that may differ from your own

No Media Devices are allowed unless the teacher allows usage on a project or assignment

No Food or Drinks are allowed in class, unless permission is given by the teacher

Respect your learning environment by keeping the room and your desk clean


 * Expectations:**

Each student is expected to complete each assignment and tests at an 70% proficiency rate or higher

Each student is expected to participate and ask questions in order to ensure that all the materials adhere to a productive academic environment

Each student is expected to adhere to both rules of the school as well as my classroom


 * Homework:**

Students will have homework every night. This could possibly include worksheet that covered the lesson in class that particular day. Students may have to read selected pages or works pertaining to the goals that are being covered and respond to them on the website’s discussion board, or simply to review key topics/vocabulary used in class in preparation for test or quizzes.

Items Needed: Pencil or Pen

3 ring binder

Loose-leaf notebook paper

Positive attitude

Franklin Co. Grading Policy: 10pt. Grading Scale:

100-90 A

89-80 B

79-70 C

69-60 D

Below 60 F

FHS Social Studies Dept. Weights:

Tests: 50%

Quiz: 30%

Classwork/Homework: 20%

Mr. Crews’ Contact Information

School Number: 919-494-2332 Ext:263