Welcome to my U.S. History page. On this page, you will see topics of study, upcoming due dates and attachments. Under U.S. History 8, there is a calendar of assignments on which I put the daily agendas for class. If you are absent or forgot what we did in class for the day, click on the calendar date headline and the daily agenda will appear.
CURRENT TOPIC OF STUDY---Causes and outcomes of the Revolutionary War
Learning targets for colonial government & the Revolutionary War
1. I can trace the historical and philosophical origins of
representative/Constitutional government that developed in the
colonies.
*Mayflower Compact/direct democracy/self-government
*House of Burgesses/representative government/rule of law
*John Locke/Social Compact/Limited government
*Common Sense
*Popular Sovereignty
2. I can explain events leading colonists to revolt against Great Britain and declare independence.
3. I can describe the colonists’ views on government in the Declaration of Independence and their complaints/grievances against King George.
4. I can provide evidence for why the Americans were able to defeat the British in the Revolutionary War.
***Resources to help prepare for tests are posted in Google Classroom.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Using the textbook, primary sources and supplemental materials, this class will focus on achieving these goals:
*Enhance knowledge of American history from the 1700s to early 1900s.
*Gain an understanding of American history as it relates to the world, past and present.
*Increase skills in reading and interpreting primary sources, charts, maps and graphs.
*Stimulate growth in critical thinking skills.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Daily assignments, journal writing, presentations, projects, quizzes and tests will be assigned throughout the year. Students will keep their notes, journals and assignments in a spiral notebook that will be updated and checked while working on a chapter. Late work will be accepted in a reasonable time period for partial credit. Students are expected to follow classroom expectations and handbook rules.
CURRENT TOPIC OF STUDY---Causes and outcomes of the Revolutionary War
Learning targets for colonial government & the Revolutionary War
1. I can trace the historical and philosophical origins of
representative/Constitutional government that developed in the
colonies.
*Mayflower Compact/direct democracy/self-government
*House of Burgesses/representative government/rule of law
*John Locke/Social Compact/Limited government
*Common Sense
*Popular Sovereignty
2. I can explain events leading colonists to revolt against Great Britain and declare independence.
3. I can describe the colonists’ views on government in the Declaration of Independence and their complaints/grievances against King George.
4. I can provide evidence for why the Americans were able to defeat the British in the Revolutionary War.
***Resources to help prepare for tests are posted in Google Classroom.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Using the textbook, primary sources and supplemental materials, this class will focus on achieving these goals:
*Enhance knowledge of American history from the 1700s to early 1900s.
*Gain an understanding of American history as it relates to the world, past and present.
*Increase skills in reading and interpreting primary sources, charts, maps and graphs.
*Stimulate growth in critical thinking skills.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Daily assignments, journal writing, presentations, projects, quizzes and tests will be assigned throughout the year. Students will keep their notes, journals and assignments in a spiral notebook that will be updated and checked while working on a chapter. Late work will be accepted in a reasonable time period for partial credit. Students are expected to follow classroom expectations and handbook rules.