U.S. History
Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School
Mr. Reyna – streyna@dallasisd.org
Course overview
United States History from 1887 covers the period of time from reconstruction to the present
with emphasis on the following essentials that the students will understand;
Course Objectives
 Understand the emergence of the United States as a world power
 Locate and identify geographically relevant places such as the 50 states, major cities,
rivers, and mountain ranges
 Understand the major factors contributing to the social and cultural development of the
Unites States
 Understand the political development of the United States by analyzing leaders,
important Supreme Court cases, and influential legislative acts
Texts Book
The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century. McDougal Littell
Required Materials
3 subject notebook – college ruled
Pocket folder
Highlighters (2)
Glue sticks (2) – turn in for extra credit
Semester II
Semester I
Timetable
Topic
Unit 1: Westward Expansion & Transformed
American Society: 1844-1877
Unit 2: Industry, Urbanization & a Changing
America: 1877-1898
Unit 3: The Emergence of America as a World
Power: 1989-1918
Unit 4: The New Era: 1920s
Unit 5: Great Depression & the New Deal: 1930s
Unit 6: The Second World War: 1939-1945
Semester I Review
Semester Exam
Unit 7: The U.S & the Early Cold War
Unit 8: 1950s
Unit 9: The Turbulent 1960s
Unit 10: Politics, Economics, & Society at the End of
the Twentieth Century
Unit 11: U.S in the Post-Cold War World: 1991Present
STAAR EOC REVIEW
US History Final Project Presentations
Time
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
3 Weeks
1 Week
2.5 Weeks
3.5 Weeks
1.5 Weeks
During week of 12/15/15
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
4 Weeks
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
Approx. 3.5 Weeks
Approx. 4 Weeks
Grading Scale
Daily work/Homework – 40%
Tests – 25%
Projects – 20%
Six Weeks Test Grade – 15%
Tutoring Hours
Monday through Thursday 4:00-4:30pm or by appointment
Mandatory tutoring may be required throughout the year depending on your needs
As we near the STAAR test Monday and Saturday tutoring sessions will be mandatory
To be successful in class:
– Be on time
– Bring your brain to class
– Complete all assignments to the best of your ability
– Participate in class
– Do not cheat*
– When in doubt – ASK
Student Core Beliefs
 My future success depends on working hard today.
 I have high expectations for myself, my classmates, and my school.
 I aim for excellence even when it’s difficult.

*Academic Integrity Statement – I will use my own thoughts, my own words and do my own
work to support my own learning. This means:
NO CHEATING
NO COPYING
NO STEALING
NO PLAGIARISM
NO REPRESENTING SOMEONE ELSE’S WORK AS YOUR OWN
If there are any questions regarding the class itself, rules, or procedures you can reach me by
email at streyna@dallasisd.org or by phone at 214.860.3680, where you can leave a message and
I will return your call.
-Mr. Reyna
August 24
25
26
27
28
6 weeks start
Introduction
Introduction
Set up Spirals
and Important
Dates
Set up Spirals
and Important
Dates
Foundations/Westward Foundations/Westward
Movement
Movement
HW: Americans pp.
202-223, Reading guide
1.1
HW: Americans pp.
202-223, Reading guide
1.1
31
September 1
2
3
4
Westward
Movement
Westward
Movement
Westward
Movement
Age of Innovation and
Industry
Age of Innovation and
Industry
Important dates
quiz 1
Important dates
quiz 1
Reading quiz 1.1
Reading quiz 1.1
HW: Study for Unit 1
Test
HW: Study for Unit 1
Test
7
8
9
10
11
No School
Age of
Innovation and
Industry
Age of
Innovation and
Industry
Labors Response to
Industrialism
Labors Response to
Industrialism
Important dates quiz 2
Important dates quiz 2
Test 1
Test 1
HW Americans
pp. 230-249,
Reading Guide
2.1
HW Americans
pp. 230-249,
Reading Guide
2.1
14
15
16
17
18
Labor Unions
Labor Unions
Reading quiz 2.1
Reading quiz 2.1
Immigration and
Urbanization
Immigration and
Urbanization
Immigration and
Urbanization
HW: Americans
pp. 254-271,
Reading guide
2.2
HW: Americans
pp. 254-271,
Reading guide
2.2
Reading quiz 2.2
Reading quiz 2.2
HW: Americans
pp.306-337, Reading
guide 2.3
HW: Americans
pp.306-337, Reading
guide 2.3
21
22
23
24
25
Progressive
Movement
Progressive
Movement
Progressive
Movement
Unit 2 Test
Unit 2 Test
Reading quiz 2.3
Reading quiz 2.3
HW: Study for
Unit 2 Test
HW: Study for
Unit 2 Test
29
30
October 1
2
American Foreign American Foreign SpanishPolicy and
Policy and
American War
Expansionism
Expansionism
Important dates
HW: Americans
Spanishquiz 3
pp. 342-365,
American War
Reading guide
HW: Americans
3.1
pp. 342-365,
Reading guide
3.1
Spanish-American War
6 weeks end
Imperialism
Imperialism
5
6
7
8
9
6 weeks start
Imperialism
World War I –
Getting Involved
World War I –Getting
Involved
World War I at Home
Imperialism
World War I –
Getting Involved
28
Reading quiz 3.1
HW: Americans
pp. 371-403,
Reading guide
3.2
Reading quiz 3.1
HW: Americans
pp. 371-403,
Reading guide
3.2
Important dates quiz 3
World War I at Home
12
13
14
15
16
World War I –
Treaty of
Versailles
World War I –
Treaty of
Versailles
Unit 3 Test
Unit 3 Test
Reading Quiz 3.2
Reading Quiz 3.2
After World War I –
Isolationism and Red
Scare
HW: Study for
Unit 3 Test
HW: Study for
Unit 3 Test
HW: Americans
pp. 412-457,
Reading guide
4.1
After World War I –
Isolationism and Red
Scare
19
20
21
22
23
No school for
students
Traditionalists vs
Modernists
Traditionalists vs
Modernists
The New Woman
The New Woman
Reading quiz 4.1
Reading quiz 4.1
HW: Americans pp.
464-483, Reading guide
5.1
HW: Americans pp.
464-483, Reading guide
5.1
Important dates
quiz 4
Important dates quiz 4
HW: Americans pp.
412-457, Reading guide
4.1
26
27
28
29
30
Great Depression
Begins
Great Depression
Begins
Effects of the
Great Depression
Effects of the Great
Depression
1930s Politics – Hoover
vs FDR
Reading quiz 5.1
Effects of the
Great Depression
1930s Politics – Hoover
vs FDR
Reading quiz 5.1
HW: Americans
pp.488-509, 515-519,
Reading guide 5.2
HW: Americans
pp.488-509, 515-519,
Reading guide 5.2
November 2
3
4
5
6
New Deal
New Deal
New Deal
New Deal
6 weeks end
Important dates
quiz 5
Important dates
quiz 5
Reading Quiz 5.2
New Deal
HW: Study for Unit 4/5
Test
Reading Quiz 5.2
HW: Study for Unit 4/5
Test
9
10
11
12
13
No school for
students
6 weeks start
Unit 4/5 Test
Beginning of WWII
Beginning of WWII
Unit 4/5 Test
HW: Americans
pp.528-557,
Reading guide
6.1
HW: Americans
pp.528-557,
Reading guide
6.1
16
17
18
19
20
WWII at Home
WWII at Home
WWII at Home
Fighting the War
Fighting the War
Reading quiz 6.1
Reading quiz 6.1
Important dates quiz 6
Important dates quiz 6
HW: Americans
pp.562-595,
Reading guide
6.2
HW: Americans
pp.562-595,
Reading guide
6.2
23
24
25
26
27
Fighting the War
Fighting the War
Thanksgiving
Break
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
30
December 1
2
3
4
After the War
After the War
After the War
Reading quiz 6.2
Reading quiz 6.2
Unit 1 – 6 Exam/
Practice ACP
Unit 1 – 6 Exam/
Practice ACP
HW: Study for
Unit 1-6 Exam/
Practice ACP
HW: Study for
Unit 1-6 Exam/
Practice ACP
7
8
9
10
11
Review
Review
Review
Review
Review
14
15
16
17
18
ACPs
ACPs
ACPs
ACPs
6 weeks end
21
22
23
24
25
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
28
29
30
31
January 1
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
4
5
6
7
8
No school for
students
No school for
students
6 weeks start
Origins of the Cold War
Origins of the Cold War
Origins of the
Cold War
HW: Americans pp.
602-615, Reading guide
7.1
HW: Americans
pp. 602-615,
Reading guide
7.1
11
12
13
14
15
The Cold War
Expands
The Cold War
Expands
Cold War at
Home
Cold War at Home
Cold War at Home
Important dates
quiz 7
Important dates
quiz 7
Reading quiz 7.1
18
19
20
21
22
Martin Luther
King Jr. Holiday
Cold Wat at
Home
Cold Wat at
Home
Unit 7 Test
Unit 7 Test
Reading quiz 7.2
Reading quiz 7.2
HW: Study for
Unit 7 Test
HW: Study for
Unit 7 Test
HW: Americans pp.
634-663, Reading guide
8.1
HW: Americans pp.
634-663, Reading guide
8.1
25
26
27
28
29
1950s Conformity
1950s Conformity
1950s Conformity
1950s – Rebelling
Against Conformity
1950s – Rebelling
Against Conformity
Important dates quiz 8
Important dates quiz 8
HW: Americans
pp. 616-627,
Reading guide
7.2
Reading quiz 7.1
HW: Americans pp.
616-627, Reading guide
7.2
February 1
2
3
4
5
1950s – Rebelling
Against
Conformity
1950s – Rebelling
Against
Conformity
1950s Wrap-up
1950s Wrap-up
Unit 8 Test
Reading quiz 8.1
Unit 8 Test
HW: Study for
Unit 8 Test
HW: Americans pp.
670-693, Reading guide
9.1
Reading quiz 8.1
HW: Study for
Unit 8 Test
HW: Americans pp.
670-693, Reading guide
9.1
8
9
10
11
12
JFK
JFK
LBJ
LBJ
Civil Rights MovementAfrican American
Civil Rights MovementAfrican American
LBJ
Reading quiz 9.1
HW: Americans pp.
700-723, Reading guide
9.2
Reading quiz 9.1
HW: Americans pp.
700-723, Reading guide
9.2
15
16
17
18
19
No school
Civil Rights
MovementAfrican American
Civil Rights
MovementAfrican American
Civil Rights Movements
6 weeks end
Reading quiz 9.2
Civil Rights Movements
HW: Americans pp.
768-780, Reading guide
9.3
Reading quiz 9.2
HW: Americans pp.
768-780, Reading guide
9.3
22
23
24
25
26
6 weeks start
Civil Rights
Movements
Civil Rights
Movements
Vietnam War-Getting
Involved
Vietnam War-Getting
Involved
Important dates
quiz 9
Reading quiz 9.3
Civil Rights
Movements
Important dates
quiz 9
Reading quiz 9.3
HW: Americans
pp. 730-761,
Reading guide
9.4
HW: Americans
pp. 730-761,
Reading guide
9.4
29
March 1
2
3
4
Vietnam WarFrustrations and
getting out
Vietnam WarFrustrations and
getting out
Vietnam WarGetting Out
Unit 9 Test
Unit 9 Test
HW: Study for
Unit 9 Test
HW: Americans pp.
794-825, Reading guide
10.1
HW: Americans pp.
794-825, Reading guide
10.1
Reading quiz 9.4
HW: Study for
Unit 9 Test
Reading Quiz 9.4
7
8
9
10
11
1970s Politics
1970s Politics
1980s Politics
1980s Politics
1980s Politics
Reading quiz 10.1
Reading quiz 10.1
HW: Americans
pp.830-845, Reading
guide 10.2
HW: Americans
pp.830-845, Reading
guide 10.2
14
15
16
17
18
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
21
22
23
24
25
1980s politics
1980s politics
Ending the Cold
War
Ending the Cold War
Inclement weather
make-up day
Important dates
quiz 10
Important dates
quiz 10
28
29
30
31
April 1
1970s and 1980s
Era politics
1970s and 1980s
Era politics
Unit 10 Test
Unit 10 Test
Domestic Policies
Reading quiz
10.2
Reading quiz
10.2
HW: Americans pp.
848-887, Reading guide
11.1
HW: Study for
Unit 10 Test
HW: Study for
Unit 10 Test
HW: Americans
pp. 848-887,
Reading guide
11.1
4
5
6
7
8
Domestic Policies
Domestic Policies
Domestic Policies
Foreign Policies
Foreign Policies
11
12
13
14
15
Inclement
weather makeup day
6 weeks end
Foreign Policies
Unit 11 Test
6 weeks end
Post 9/11 U.S.
Post 9/11 U.S.
Reading Quiz
11.1
Reading Quiz 11.1
HW: Study for Unit 11
Test
HW: Study for
Unit 11 Test
18
19
20
21
22
6 weeks begin
Exam Review
Exam Review
Mock EOC
Mock EOC
25
26
27
28
29
Mock EOC
Analyze Mock
EOC
Analyze Mock
EOC
Review
Analyze Mock EOC
May 2
3
4
5
6
Review
Review
Review
Review
Review
9
10
11
13
14
Final Project
Research
Final Project
Research
Final Project
Research
Final Project Research
Final Project Research
Unit 11 Test
16
17
18
19
20
Final Project
Research
Final Project
Research
Final Project
Research
Final Project Research
Final Project Research
23
24
25
26
27
Final Projects Presentations
Final Projects Presentations
Final Projects Presentations
Final Projects Presentations
Final Projects Presentations
30
31
June 1
2
3
Memorial Day
Final Projects Presentations
Final Projects Presentations
6 weeks end
No school for students
Final Projects Presentations
Class Policies
Note from the Instructor
I will lead a respectful and disciplined classroom. To achieve this, I have established a few
simple policies. As a student, it is your responsibility to comply with these policies. If you
decide not to comply, there will be logical consequences. By enforcing these policies, I promise
to you fairness and order in our classroom.
Class Rules
 Be Respectful – Students will exhibit courtesy and respect toward all other students and
adults at all times. Hateful comments concerning race, gender, sexuality, political views,
appearance, or of any other type will not be tolerated; this applies to serious as well as
"joking" comments. Refrain from using offensive language – including any words that are
derogatory concerning race, gender, or sexuality. Physical contact of any kind is not
permitted – keep your hands to yourself.
 No Food Allowed in Class – Students may not eat in the classroom. This includes candy. If
you need to get a drink of water, raise your hand and ask for permission to leave the
classroom. Refer to the classroom procedures handout. If there are extenuating
circumstances, speak with me before or after class.
 Stay in Your Seat - Do not get up to throw away items or sharpen your pencil during the
lecture or class discussion. If you need to get up to throw an object away, wait until the
independent practice activity begins and I finish addressing the class.
 Obey ALL School Rules – Students will obey all school rules that are listed in the student
handbook. This includes no electronics in class, following Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early
College High School’s dresscode, and wearing your student ID badge at all times on campus
and in the classroom.
Class Procedures
Note from the Instructor
Good days and great learning relies on an efficient and smooth running classroom. To achieve
this, I have established a few simple procedures. As a student, it is your responsibility to learn
and perform these procedures. Through these procedures, I promise to you a more organized and
effective learning experience.
Most Common Procedures
 Entering the Classroom
You are to enter the classroom without screaming, running or otherwise causing a ruckus.
Students who do not do this will be asked to leave the room and reenter as expected. It is
expected that as soon as you enter you get anything you need around the room (pencil
sharpening, tissue, etc.). Once seated, check the board for any assignments or reminders and
update your school planner. Copy the day’s objective and Question of the Day into your
spiral.
 Coming to Attention
When I need to quiet the class, I will say the following: “If you can hear my voice, clap once.
If you can hear my voice, clap twice.” When you hear this, you are expected to stop your
conversation, look at me, and clap your hands once for the first time and twice for the
second. This procedure is only complete when all eyes are on me and the class is quiet.
 Arriving Late
Class starts promptly on time. When you enter the room late (with or without a pass) you
need not disturb the class. You are absent if you come to class 20 minutes after the start of
class. If you must speak with me, go to your seat and raise your hand when it is appropriate
to do so.
 Leaving the Classroom
I dismiss the class. Do not leave your seats until I dismiss the class. "People who pack fast
shall leave last."
 Using the Bathroom or Going to the Nurse
Take care of all of your personal business before class starts or after class. I have a 10/10
policy: no students will be allowed outside of the classroom during the first 10 minutes of
class or the last 10 minutes of class. A pass is needed for leaving the classroom. Do not ask
to use the washroom or to see another teacher before class begins; just go before you get to
class. Anyone late for any reason is late.
 Asking Questions
Raise hands to ask a question – any questions will not be acknowledged if a hand is not
raised and you are not called on beforehand.
 Presenters
Listen to all presenters with your eyes and ears – this includes the teacher, substitutes, guests,
and other students.
 Attendance
If a student has an absence from class, he or she is responsible for the assignments/homework
missed. It is up to the student to inquire about missed work and tests. It is your
responsibility to come to me after school or before school to get the makeup work – I will not
hand out makeup work during the class period. You have an equal amount of days to make
up missed work as your absences. (Ex: If you have a MWF class and you are absent on
Monday, see me Tuesday to pick up work and it is due on Wednesday. If you have a TR
class and you are absent on Thursday, see me Friday and the work is due the following
Monday). Zeros will be given if a student fails to make up work within an acceptable time
frame.
 Make-up Tests
Students who are absent from class when a test or quiz is given will make up the test or quiz
during my scheduled tutoring time. Other arrangements must be made with me if the student
cannot attend tutoring. If the student fails to come to tutoring or the arranged time to make
up the test or quiz, the student will receive a zero for the assignment.

The teacher may change or add to the procedures as necessary.
Garza Early College High School @ Mountain View College
United States Government 2014-2015
Mr. Steven Reyna
To: Mr. Reyna,
I have read the course syllabus for United States Government. I understand my responsibilities
in this course, the requirements to be successful, and that there will be more work than in a
typical class. I will do my best to abide by class expectations.
_________________________________________
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Student signature
Date
Academic Integrity Statement
I will use my own thoughts, my own words, and do my own work to support my own learning.
This means:
No cheating
No copying
No stealing
No plagiarism
No representing someone else’s work as my own.
______________________________________
Student signature
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Date
I have read the course syllabus for United States Government. I understand the long-term
benefits of the intellectual development offered by this course, and support my student’s
success in this course. I have also read the class rules and will do my
best to have my student abide by class expectations.
_________________________________________
Parent/Guardian
Please return to Mr. Reyna by next class period.
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