High School American History II 1865 to Present SP
Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of US History II with Gina Jude Curriculum. This CLEP prep course is like a thrilling time machine, whisking you away to explore the foundations of this nation from its very beginnings.
Gina Jude Curriculum--CLEP and AP Specialists
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework is assigned weekly and is graded for completeness.Assessment
Assessment will be formal and informal. They are designed provide practice for students to succeed in future higher level chemistry programs.Grading
Homework and tests will be graded to allow students and parents to judge progress and readiness for future learning.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
The History of the US II: 1865 to Present CLEP exam is designed to test students' knowledge and understanding of key events, figures, and developments in American history from the Civil War period through the the present day. This comprehensive exam covers a wide range of topics, including the Civil War the Reconstruction era, the World Wars, and the Cold War. Students who take this exam are expected to demonstrate their ability to analyze historical documents, evaluate different interpretations of historical events, and identify connections between past events and contemporary issues. By successfully passing this CLEP exam, students can earn college credit for their knowledge of early American history from 1865 to Present.
Learning Goals
Identify and describe historical phenomena.
Analyze and interpret historical phenomena.
Compare and contrast historical phenomena.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Reconstruction
Johnson's Reconstruction Plan
The Congressional Reconstruction Plan
Impeachment of Johnson
Reconstruction Politics in the South
The End of Reconstruction 1 assignment
42 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Expansion of the Nation
The West
The Railroads
The South
Labor
Business Organization
Urbanization and Politics Lesson 3:
Imperialism and the War
Expansionism
Spanish-American War
Debate Over Imperialism
World War I
The Home Front
The Peace Settlement Lesson 4:
Prosperity and Depression
The Republican Ascendency
Social Patterns
Reactions to Change
Economic Crash
Hoover's Response
The First New Deal
The Second New Deal
The Depression and Society
Election of 1940 Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
--Magna Carta
--National Geographic Maps
--Library of Congress Resources
--World History: Patterns of Interactions by McDougal Littell
--Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
--The 1619 Project--https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum
--Teaching Tolerance--https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/teaching-tolerance/
--Howard Zinn--"A People's History of the United States"
--PBS (Public Broadcasting Service, funded by U.S. government) Image, “Triangular” Trade
--Ronald Takaki, A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America
--Technology in America--Eli Whitney
--Woodrow Wilson, Fourteen Points Address to Congress, January 8, 1918
--Henry Cabot Lodge, Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles, August 12, 1919
--World War I Propaganda Posters
--Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech December 8, 1941 (“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”)
--"Iron Curtain Speech", by Winston Churchill, March 5, 1946
World Religion Sources
-- PBS Learning Media: World Religions
-- History.com
--Myrtle Langely, DK Eyewitness Religion
--Carla Mooney, Comparative Religion: Investigate the World Through Religious Tradition
--Major Texts of Several Religions--The Qur'an, The Veda, The Torah, and The Bible.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Gina Jude Curriculum is a certified teacher-tutoring and online teaching service. We offer online courses for homeschool students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, history, and more. We also provide tutoring services for students who are struggling in a particular subject.
Our mission is to provide quality education to all students, regardless of their learning style or ability. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed when given the proper tools and support.
The teacher for this class is certified in 7th-12th grade biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science. She has taught AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, American History, and World History in both brick & mortar schools and on the Outschool platform.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$50
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Ages: 14-18
