American History Syllabus
1865 to 1929
Length of Course:
Recommended Level:
Prerequisites:
Credit:
Required for Graduation:
One Semester
11 or 12
None
1
Yes
Course Description
This course in American History spans from 1865 (after the Civil War) to 1929. The
topics covered are intended to help the student better understand major events and
people that have been vital in the shaping of our nation. Major topics to be studied
include the effects of the Civil War, the rise of industrial America, immigration, settling of
the West, Americas involvement in world affairs, World War I, and the 1920’s.
Co-Instructor Information
Mr. Scott Black
Email: blackc@charleston.k12.il.us
Website: http://www.charleston.k12.il.us/chs/teachers/tblacks/index.htm
Phone: 217-639-5107
Class room: 418
Materials
 Pen or pencil
 Three-ring binder with paper or spiral notebook with paper and pockets
 Flash Drive
 Textbook: The American Vision – 2003 edition
Course Objectives
Students will understand:
 Events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, and the
United States
 How to examine and analyze the events of the past and use these events as a
powerful tool for understanding the events of today and the future.
 How people, nations, actions and interactions have led to today's realities
 How to better define their own roles as participating citizens.
American History Syllabus
1865 to 1929
Course Content
Second Semester
Topic
Chapters 12 & 13
Chapters 14, 15, & 16
Chapters 17, 18, & 19
Chapters 20 & 20
Tentative Week Covered
Weeks 1 - 3
Weeks 4 - 7
Weeks 8 -11
Weeks 12 - 15
Note: Course Content and Schedule are subject to change based on the time available
to complete the subject matter
Course Rules & Requirements
Make up Work—You are responsible for any assignments, quizzes, exams, lecture
notes or in class work, which are missed due to an excused absence. If I am not
contacted within one day from an excused absence, you will receive a zero on the
missed assignment.
Honesty—Those students subject to academic dishonesty may receive a non-passing
grade for the assignment, exam, and/or the entire semester.
Classroom Protocol—This class will follow the rules of the Charleston High School
Student Handbook.
Grading Policy
Your grade will be based on a percentage of points possible. The grading scale is
equivalent to the Charleston High School grading scale described in your Student
Handbook.
Activity
Possible Points Available
Unit Exams, (4 total, 100 points each)
400
Term paper or major project (1 per semester)
100
One comprehensive final exam per semester (100 pts each)
100
Homework assignments (10 pts each)
330
Note: Actual number of points may vary due to the amount of time available to complete
all the anticipated subject matter.
Student Accommodations
Students will have access to all materials needed for this class. Accommodations will
be made without reservation to those students who need assistance.