High School US History (American History) II: 1875 To Present
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
30 live meetings
25 in-class hoursHomework
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.Letter Grade
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 a comprehensive test that covers significant events, trends, and developments in American history from the end of the Civil War to modern times. This exam delves into topics such as Reconstruction, industrialization, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression, civil rights movements, and contemporary issues shaping the nation today. Test-takers are expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of how key historical events have shaped America's political, social, economic landscape over time. By passing this challenging exam with a satisfactory score, individuals can earn college credit for their knowledge of American history post-Civil War era. Students who successfully pass this CLEP exam showcase their proficiency in analyzing historical documents critically and interpreting complex events within their broader historical context.
Learning Goals
Analyze and interpret historical phenomenaIdentify and describe historical phenomena
Syllabus
30 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Reconstruction
-Johnson's Reconstruction
-The Congressional Reconstruction Plan
-Impeachment of President Johnson
-Reconstruction Politics in the South
-The End of Reconstruction 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Reconstruction
-Johnson's Reconstruction
-The Congressional Reconstruction Plan
-Impeachment of President Johnson
-Reconstruction Politics in the South
-The End of Reconstruction 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Reconstruction
-Johnson's Reconstruction
-The Congressional Reconstruction Plan
-Impeachment of President Johnson
-Reconstruction Politics in the South
-The End of Reconstruction 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Expansion of the Nation
-The West
-The Railroads
-The South
-Labor
-Business Organization
-Urbanization and Politics (1877-1820) 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This course can be adjusted to accommodate any special learning needs of the student.
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
Live Group Course
$32
weekly or $470 for 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-6 learners per class
