United States History Curriculum
The study of United States History in high
school builds on historical and geographical perspectives gained
from the elementary and middle level study of North Carolina and
the United States. The study of World History in grade nine will
now enable students to place the United States in a world context
as well. The economic and political perspectives and historical
foundations gained from the study of Civics and Economics will prepare
students for the examination of our nation’s history. In order to
include the
perspectives of the twenty-first century, the study of United States
History will begin with the Federalist Period and continue through
the changes in America following the terrorist attack on September
11th. In North Carolina, the study of history no longer
supports memorization of unexamined and isolated facts but emphasizes
the thinking skills to detect trends, analyze movements and events,
and develop a “sense of history”.
Honors United States History
The honors course in United States History provides the opportunity
for advanced work, rigorous academic study, and the practical application
of the major ideas and concepts found in the study of American history.
The course is challenging and requires students
to take greater responsibility for their learning by participating
in problem-seeking and problem-solving, scholarly and creative processes,
critical analysis and application, reflective thinking, and the
expression and defense of ideas generated through the study of the
content. Honors United States History follows the same course of
study as the corresponding standard United States History course;
however the material is taught with greater complexity, novelty,
acceleration, and reflects a differentiated curriculum.
Honors United States History is distinguished by a difference in
the quality of the work expected, not merely an increase in quantity.
Weekly Topics
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Goal 1 The New Nation
The New Nation (1789-1820) - The learner will identify,
investigate, and assess the effectiveness of
the institutions of the emerging republic.
Goal
2 Expansion and Reform
Expansion and Reform (1801-1850) - The learner will assess
the competing forces of expansionism, nationalism, and sectionalism.
Goal 3 Crisis, Civil War & Reconstruction
Crisis, Civil War and Reconstruction (1848-1877) - The learner will
analyze the issues that led to the Civil War, the effects of the
war, and the impact of Reconstruction on the nation.
Week 5 Goal 4 Great West & Rise of the Debtor
The Great West and the Rise of the Debtor (1860-1896) - The learner
will evaluate the great westward movement
and assess the impact of the agricultural revolution on the nation.
Week 6 Goal 5 Becoming an Industrial Society
Becoming an Industrial Society (1877-1900) - The learner will describe
innovations in technology and business
practices and assess their impact on economic, political, and social
life in America.
Week 7 Goal 7 Progressive Movement
The Progressive Movement in the United States (1890-1914) – The
learner will analyze the economic, political,
and social reforms of the Progressive Period.
Week 8 Goal 6 Emergence of US in World Affairs
The emergence of the United States in World Affairs (1890-1914)
– The learner will analyze causes and effects of
the United States emergence as a world power.
Week 9 Review/Benchmark Test
Week 10 Goal 8 Great War & Aftermath
The Great War and Its Aftermath (1914-1930) - The learner will analyze
United States involvement in World War I and the war’s influence
on international affairs during the 1920s.
Week 11 & 12 Goal 9 Prosperity & Depression
Prosperity and Depression (1919-1939) - The learner will appraise
the economic, social, and political changes of the decades of “The
Twenties” and “The Thirties.”
Week 13 & 14 Goal 10 & 11.01 WWII & Cold War
World War II and the Beginning of the Cold War (1930-1963)
- The learner will analyze the United States
involvement in World War II and the war’s influence on international
affairs in the following decades. 11.01 How does a nation’s involvement
in international conflicts affect politics and society at home?
Week 15 & 16 Benchmark Test & Goal 11 & 12
Recover, Prosperity & Turmoil and U.S. since Vietnam
Recovery, Prosperity, and Turmoil (1945-1980) –The learner will
trace economic, political, and social developments
and assess their significance for the lives of Americans during
this time period.
The United States since the Vietnam War (1973-present) – The learner
will identify and analyze trends in domestic
and foreign affairs of the United States during this time period.
Week 17 - Review
Week 18 - Review
Testing January 20-22nd
Links
Quizzes
for the 12th Edition of The American Pageant
U.S.
History for AP Students
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Practice Quizzes
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Practice Quizzes