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Late assignments may be turned in up until the day we test on that unit.
(See units below)
AMERICAN HISTORY TIMELINE BELOW
UNIT 1
Completed
EARLY COLONIZATION
1607-1763
Approximately 20 days
In this unit, you will understand and explain why the 13 English colonies were established and what role they played to build the foundation for representative government in the United States of America.
This unit includes a journal, weekly online HW, pop quiz, project, and a test.
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See Assignment Calendar for details
UNIT 2
Completed
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
1764-1783
Approximately 20 days
In this unit, you will identify and explain the causes that led to the American Revolution, explain the effects of the Revolutionary War, and explain how it led to the creation of the United States of America.
This unit includes a journal, weekly online HW, pop quiz, and a test.
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See Assignment Calendar for details
UNIT 3
Completed
FORMING A NEW GOVERNMENT
1784-1788
Approximately 20 days
In this unit, you will explain why our first government did not work and what we did about it. You must also explain the compromises of the Constitution and how the Constitution governs the U.S.
This unit includes a journal, weekly online HW, pop quiz, project, and a test.
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UNIT 4
Completed
EARLY REPUBLIC
1789-1827
Approximately 20 days
In this unit, you will explain the events of our first five presidents, explain the effects of the Industrial Revolution, and explain the causes & effects of the War of 1812.
This unit includes a journal, weekly online HW, pop quiz, and a test.
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See Assignment Calendar for details
UNIT 5
Completed
WESTWARD EXPANSION
1828-1850
Approximately 20 days
In this unit, you will explain the importance of Andrew Jackson's presidency, the idea of Manifest Destiny, and the significance of the reform movements of the 1800s.
This unit includes a journal, weekly online HW, pop quiz, and a test.
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UNIT 6
Completed
CIVIL WAR & RECONSTRUCTION
1851-1877
Approximately 30 days
In this unit, you will explain the causes leading to the Civil War, the major events during the war, and the effects of the war. You will also explain the period of Reconstruction.
This unit includes a journal, weekly online HW, pop quiz, and a test.
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FAMILY FEUD |
NOTES: CIVIL WAR PART 1 |
NOTES: CIVIL WAR PART 2 |
NOTES: RECONSTRUCTION |
UNIT 7
Completed
STAAR Review
Approximately 10 days
STAAR Social Studies Exam
May 11, 2017
This unit includes a journal, online practice STAAR, and STAAR Exam.
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See Assignment Calendar for details
Day 1 (1-100) |
DAY 5 (1 -100) |
UNIT 8
In Progress
FINAL EXAM FAMILY FEUD |