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American History

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Introduction

Fall Semester

Syllabus

• Colonialism, 1607-1763

• Independence, 1763-1789

• The Federalist Era, 1789-1801

• Expansion, Sectionalism, and Reform, 1801-1820

• Expansion, Sectionalism, and Reform, 1820-1841

• Expansion, Sectionalism, and Reform, 1841-1850

• The End of Compromise, 1850-1865

• Reconstruction, 1865-1877

• The Gilded Age, 1877-1901

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• The Progressive Era, 1901-1921

• The "Roaring 20s", 1921-1933

• Big Government and World War, 1933-1953

• The Conservative 50s, 1953-1961

• The Liberal 60s, 1961-1969

• Crisis of Confidence, 1969-1981

• The Reagan Revolution, 1981-1989

• A New World Order, 1989-present

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Resources

• Adventures of the American Mind (Library of Congress)

• Books & Periodicals

• Calendar of Events

• Internet Resources

• Movies

• Media

• Music & Dance

• Political Cartoons

• Quotes

• Study Aids

"History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are

and why we are the way we are."

- David C. McCullough

Mr. Parkin dressed as a private in the 1st Infantry Regiment, United States Army, War of 1812.

     American History, a course required of all juniors, enables students to gain a better understanding of how American society has developed in an effort to determine where it may be going.  In order for a person to be an informed and active citizen of our republic, they need to know its history, traditions, and customs.

     The textbook we currently use is America - Pathways to the Present, published by Prentice Hall of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.

NOTE:  DATES AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE,

SO CHECK THIS WEBSITE ON A DAILY BASIS.

• Classroom Rules and Procedures (EHS Student Handbook, 2009-2010)

• Student Schedule Form

• Note Home to Parents

• Movie Permission Form

The Veterans History Project

(Library of Congress)

Military.com

Interesting Presidential Facts

If you ever need to contact me, I can be reached at:

• N. O. Nelson Complex, 656-8800, extension #5813 (school days)

• Home 'phone:  692-4456 (most evenings and weekends)

• Cell 'phone:  830-1862 (anytime)

• jparkin@ecusd7.org (anytime)

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