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- 11th Grade US History
QUINONES, JOHN
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Introduction to 11th Grade US History
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The United States of America is the most powerful country in the world. People desire to migrate here from all over the world and for so many different reasons. In many ways the US is exceptional in the world today and also in all of world history. But at the same time, we are a country that has its problems like any other country in the world. The best way to begin to understand why we are the way we are is to explore our roots. A tree's ability to grow and produce is limited by the size and strength of its roots. So, this year we explore American History from the perspective of how it created the wonderful features that we enjoy in this country today and also the problems that we experience as a nation.
In some ways America is the conflux (joining or meeting) of all the world in one place. We began our story in 8th grade with the foundations: how 13 colonies found independence and its values of freedom and democracy. Those values were challenged as we expanded westward, leading to the Great Crisis: the Civil War. In 11th grade we see how America faces new challenges: a hostile world, an increasingly diverse culture/citizenry, and economic implosions. Throughout each period, we discover people who met the challenges of their day and created new solutions, found justice, ideas and values that make America the nation it is today. I hope that this understanding will help us meet the challenges of our day too.
As a teacher and student of American History, I have traveled extensively in the US and the Americas and I will share some of the photos and experiences that have enriched my appreciation for American History.
Course Syllabus Curriculum Map Planning Calendar
Activities, assignments, resources and lessons are listed in the Daily Agenda.Course Outline
Unit 1. Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward ExpansionUnit 2. Immigration and Industrialization
Unit 3. Populist and Progressive Movements
Unit 4. Imperialism and World War I
Unit 5. 1920's
Unit 6. Great Depression and New Deal
Unit 7. World War II
Unit 8. Post-War America & Cold War
Unit 9. Civil Rights
Unit 10. Modern America
Other topics:
STEM in US History
Court cases in US History
Florida History
Special Themes/Topics
Heroes Chart, lessons, ranking and notes
Career planning
ELL learning