U.S.+History+Course+Syllabus

Social Studies Department Course Syllabus 2011-2012  __ United States ____ History __
 * Surrattsville **** High School **

Description: This course provides students with an in-depth examination of the history of the United States from 1877 to the present. Students will look at political, social, and cultural events to gain an understanding of the country we live in today.

Objectives: For a complete list of course objectives, refer to the United States History curriculum guide.
 * 1) analyze changes brought about by Reconstruction
 * 2) identify conflicts between Native Americans and the US in the West
 * 3) compare and contrast pre- and post-industrial America
 * 4) list groups involved in the Progressive Movement
 * 5) analyze US isolation and inventions during World Wars I and II
 * 6) identify Cold War conflicts in the post-WWII period.

Requirements: Students are required to keep a three-ring notebook and come prepared with a writing instrument and textbook every day. Class attendance is an important factor in the successful completion of this graduation requirement. Students who miss class are only eligible to make up assignments for absences that are considered excused by Prince George’s County Public Schools.