American History
Course Instructor:
Todd Constable
Room 21
Email: tconstable@fort-dodge.k12.ia.us
Course Description:
American History emphasizes history from the end of the Civil War period (around
1877) to the present. The major themes include: The American People, the
development of American democracy, Industrialized America, American foreign
policy and recent American history.
Textbook- McDougal Littell, The Americans, 2003
You may stop by my room anytime of the day. I am here normally from 7:30-3:50.
However, coaching Football and Track take me out of the building earlier than 3:50
so you will have to take care of things in the morning before school.
Grading Criteria: Total points accumulated will determine grade. More
emphasis will be placed on quizzes and Exams. Participation will also be accounted
for when determining final grade.
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59--- F
Tardy Policy:
1st Tardy:
Warning
2nd Tardy:
30-minute detention. Parent notified.
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3 Tardy:
30-minute detention. Referral to counselor.
4th Tardy:
Office referral. Two 30-minute detentions.
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5 Tardy:
Office referral. Possible removal from class.
*Tardies start over each semester.
Classroom Expectations
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Be on time
Come prepared daily
Always remember and practice the Golden Rule
No talking out of turn
When all else fails, read the directions.
Standard and Benchmark Goals
US8.1: Identifies the Industrial Revolution and its economic, political, and cultural
effects of American society.
US8.2: Describe impact of immigrants on American society after 1880.
US8.3: Compare and contrast the Populist and Progressive movements.
US8.4: Describe the causes that transformed America from an insular nation to an
imperial power.
US8.5: Identify causes and events leading to WWI and USA involvement in the war.
US8.6: Factors that led to the Great Depression and its impact on the USA.
US8.7: Describe the origins and effects of the involvement of the US in WWII.
US8.8: Describe the major events that shaped the development of USA foreign
policy since WWII.
US8.9: Identify the development of federal civil rights and voting rights and impact
of these events.
US8.10: Identify significant events and issues that have shaped domestic issues.
Units Covered
Unit 2: Bridge to the 20th Century
Unit 3: Modern America Emerges, Including World War I
Unit 4: The 1920’s and the Great Depression
Unit 5: World War II and Its Aftermath
Unit 6: Living with Great Turmoil
Unit 7: Passage to a New Century