United States/AZ History I:
Colonization to 1865 (Reconstruction)
U.S. History coincides with
the AZ State Standards, MCCCD Official Course Competencies, & Common Core
Standards
Instructor: Mr. Anthony D. Fusco Jr. M.Ed.
Fall 2013/2014 Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center
Course Description: Overview of government, history, and
geography of the United States and Arizona. United States History I is a
research methods course, that includes the relationship of government to the
United States economic system as well as the influences and developments that
have shaped U.S. and Arizona history. More specifically, this course focuses on
North American Colonization leading up to the development of the United States
and ends with the United States Civil War & Reconstruction.
This course is geared to promote historical awareness and to fully
research social and behavioral themes that coincide with MCCCD official course
competencies, AZ State Standards, and Common Core Standards.
Furthermore, the study of history is more than names and dates. It is more than knowing about specific
events. What is important knows
why something occurred, and the reasons that the people of the past behaved as
they did. With that, this course
will teach you to analyze historical trends of the past and relate these trends
to our present day. Also covers geographical systems, regions, and study
techniques.
Required
Reading: Varies (i.e., Textbook, Assigned Readings, Historical Facsimiles,
etc.)
Course
Objectives:
To foster Historical Awareness.
The principle objective of this survey course is to provide students
with an interpretative analysis of the socioeconomic, political, and cultural
dynamics that have shaped U.S. History from Colonization to the American Civil
War. Upon completing this course,
students should be able to:
·
Comprehend
the reasons for exploration and colonization.
·
Describe
the American Revolution and the development of U.S.
Governance.
·
Analyze
the political social trends following the American
Revolution.
·
Discuss
the contributing historical factors throughout the Presidential Administrations
of Washington to Johnson.
·
Understand
the American Civil War & Reconstruction Period.
·
Assess
early American History from colonization to the American Civil
War.
Course Structure:
Attendance: Excused absences are doctor’s appointment, court
appearance, funeral of immediate family member (documentation must be
provided). Excessive absences
will lead to the instructor taking immediate action by communicating with AAEC
Administration. Attendance will
be taken at each class meeting.
Students are required to stay for the entire class.
It is distracting and rude to other students and the instructor if any
student leaves the classroom during class time. If any student engages in this
activity, it will result in 1/3rd of an unexcused absence. Being tardy is also rude to other
students and the instructor; thus be on time for class.
If accommodations need to be met, please consult with the
instructor.
Class Guidelines
A.
Rules
of Classroom Behavior
·
Mutual
Respect with a mature, intellectual mentality
·
Intellectual
responsibility
·
Active
Class Participation: No Technology (CELL
PHONES)
Electronic Devices
As a courtesy to all of us, all cell phones, beepers, GPS
tracking devices, etc. should be turned off during class. If you are expecting
an urgent communication, please have that communication be made via the main
office of AAEC. Additionally,
texting and laptop computers for activities that do not relate to class are not
allowed.
Taping ANY PART of class is
prohibited.
Course Requirements
How you will learn
·
Reading
Assignments (Primary and Secondary Sources)
·
Lectures,
Class Notes (Cornell)
·
Written
Assignments
·
Class
Work and Benchmark Assessments
·
Research,
Reports, and Oral Presentations
·
Power
Point Presentation
·
Documentaries
and Segments of Historical based (accurate) motion
pictures.
Materials
·
Student
must come prepared to learn every day
·
Student
must have a notebook
·
Three
Ring Binder is optional
·
Pen
or Pencil
·
Assigned
Reading
Homework
·
A
majority of students work will be finished outside of class. Homework
assignments vary with specific assignments
prescribed.
Grading
40% : Unit Tests & Quizzes
20% : Participation, Attendance, Organization,
Behavior
30%: Research Paper (Signature
Assignment)
10%: Class Notes
Grading
A (90-100)
B (80-89)
C (70-79)
F (69- Below)
Special
Note:
No late papers will be accepted without a written medical note
and no make-up exams will be given without a medical note.
Additionally, students must take the make-up exam ONE WEEK of regularly
scheduled exams. Finally, students
are allowed to take only ONE make up exam per
semester.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated.
To plagiarize is to steal and use (the ideas or writing of another) as
one’s own. More than three
consecutive words, and ideas appropriated from another source constitute
plagiarism. It must NEVER be
engaged in and is grounds for failure in the course.
You must ALWAYS provide appropriate citation for sources used. If you are uncertain whether you might
be in danger of plagiarizing, ask your instructor for
advice.
United States/AZ History I: Colonization to 1865 (American
Civil War (Course Calendar)
Topic and Date
(Aug.) Week 1-2: (Introduction to History) Exploration &
Colonization
·
Early
Exploration, Native American Society, & defining
Colonization
·
Swedish,
Dutch, French, & Spanish Territories
·
British
Colonization & the establishment of the 13 original
colonies.
·
Social
& Cultural Life in the Colonies
(Aug.) Week 3-4: The American Revolution
·
Causes
of the American Revolution: “No Taxation w/o
Representation”
·
The
First & Second Continental Congress’ & the
Delegates
·
Turning
Points of the American Revolution & Conclusion
·
Establishing
a new form of Governance (Ratification of U.S.
Constitution)
(Sept.) Week 5: Presidencies of Washington &
Adams
·
Establishment
of the Executive, The Whisky Rebellion, & Washington’s Farewell Address to
the Nation.
·
The
Alien & Sedition Acts, the XYZ Affair, & Political Factions (Federalist
vs. Anti-Federalists).
·
American
After the Revolution: The National Bank, Social/Political Change, and Judicial
Review (Marbury V. Madison)
(Sept.) Week 6-8:
The Jeffersonian Era & The Era of Good
Feelings
·
The
Presidency of Thomas Jefferson: The struggle over the National Bank, the
Barbary Wars, The Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark Expeditions,
etc.
·
The
War of 1812 & the Presidency of James
Madison
·
The
Monroe Presidency, The Era of Good Feelings, &
Slavery
·
A
corrupt bargain is made: Pres. John Q. Adams
(Oct.) Week 9-11:
The Jacksonian Period To President Polk
·
Social,
Cultural, & Political change
under President Jackson (i.e., Domestic & Foreign
Policy)
·
The
National Bank & the Indian Removal Act (Trail of Tears)
·
Manifest
Destiny, The Mexican- American War, & the Annexation of
Texas
·
Westward
Expansion & the New Frontier
(Oct./Nov) Week 12-14:
The Antebellum South & the Institution of Slavery Up
Close
·
The
Underground Railroad & Slavery Legislation (i.e., Missouri Compromise of
1820, The Compromise of 1850, & the Kansas-Nebraska
Act).
·
The
Great Divide (Abolitionism vs. pro-slavery)
·
The
Presidencies of Fillmore to Buchanan
·
1858
House Divided Speech and the
introduction to Rep. Abraham Lincoln
(Dec) Week 15-17: The American Civil War &
Reconstruction
·
Causes
of the American Civil War
·
Key
Figures, Events, Dates, Terms of the American Civil
War
·
The
Age of Lincoln (Domestic Policy) and Slavery
·
The
Assassination of Lincoln & The Conspiracy
·
The
Reconstruction Plans of Lincoln & Johnson
Conclusion
Any Student who receives this syllabus is responsible for
following the guidelines outlined on it.
Any student who receives this syllabus is responsible for adhering to
the policies of AAEC as outlined in the AAEC student handbook.
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus. Students will be informed of any such
changes.
By signing the line below the student acknowledges these terms
and agrees to adhere to this outlined policy.
Student Signature:
________________________________________
Parent Signature:
_________________________________________
Colonization to 1865 (Reconstruction)
U.S. History coincides with
the AZ State Standards, MCCCD Official Course Competencies, & Common Core
Standards
Instructor: Mr. Anthony D. Fusco Jr. M.Ed.
Fall 2013/2014 Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center
Course Description: Overview of government, history, and
geography of the United States and Arizona. United States History I is a
research methods course, that includes the relationship of government to the
United States economic system as well as the influences and developments that
have shaped U.S. and Arizona history. More specifically, this course focuses on
North American Colonization leading up to the development of the United States
and ends with the United States Civil War & Reconstruction.
This course is geared to promote historical awareness and to fully
research social and behavioral themes that coincide with MCCCD official course
competencies, AZ State Standards, and Common Core Standards.
Furthermore, the study of history is more than names and dates. It is more than knowing about specific
events. What is important knows
why something occurred, and the reasons that the people of the past behaved as
they did. With that, this course
will teach you to analyze historical trends of the past and relate these trends
to our present day. Also covers geographical systems, regions, and study
techniques.
Required
Reading: Varies (i.e., Textbook, Assigned Readings, Historical Facsimiles,
etc.)
Course
Objectives:
To foster Historical Awareness.
The principle objective of this survey course is to provide students
with an interpretative analysis of the socioeconomic, political, and cultural
dynamics that have shaped U.S. History from Colonization to the American Civil
War. Upon completing this course,
students should be able to:
·
Comprehend
the reasons for exploration and colonization.
·
Describe
the American Revolution and the development of U.S.
Governance.
·
Analyze
the political social trends following the American
Revolution.
·
Discuss
the contributing historical factors throughout the Presidential Administrations
of Washington to Johnson.
·
Understand
the American Civil War & Reconstruction Period.
·
Assess
early American History from colonization to the American Civil
War.
Course Structure:
Attendance: Excused absences are doctor’s appointment, court
appearance, funeral of immediate family member (documentation must be
provided). Excessive absences
will lead to the instructor taking immediate action by communicating with AAEC
Administration. Attendance will
be taken at each class meeting.
Students are required to stay for the entire class.
It is distracting and rude to other students and the instructor if any
student leaves the classroom during class time. If any student engages in this
activity, it will result in 1/3rd of an unexcused absence. Being tardy is also rude to other
students and the instructor; thus be on time for class.
If accommodations need to be met, please consult with the
instructor.
Class Guidelines
A.
Rules
of Classroom Behavior
·
Mutual
Respect with a mature, intellectual mentality
·
Intellectual
responsibility
·
Active
Class Participation: No Technology (CELL
PHONES)
Electronic Devices
As a courtesy to all of us, all cell phones, beepers, GPS
tracking devices, etc. should be turned off during class. If you are expecting
an urgent communication, please have that communication be made via the main
office of AAEC. Additionally,
texting and laptop computers for activities that do not relate to class are not
allowed.
Taping ANY PART of class is
prohibited.
Course Requirements
How you will learn
·
Reading
Assignments (Primary and Secondary Sources)
·
Lectures,
Class Notes (Cornell)
·
Written
Assignments
·
Class
Work and Benchmark Assessments
·
Research,
Reports, and Oral Presentations
·
Power
Point Presentation
·
Documentaries
and Segments of Historical based (accurate) motion
pictures.
Materials
·
Student
must come prepared to learn every day
·
Student
must have a notebook
·
Three
Ring Binder is optional
·
Pen
or Pencil
·
Assigned
Reading
Homework
·
A
majority of students work will be finished outside of class. Homework
assignments vary with specific assignments
prescribed.
Grading
40% : Unit Tests & Quizzes
20% : Participation, Attendance, Organization,
Behavior
30%: Research Paper (Signature
Assignment)
10%: Class Notes
Grading
A (90-100)
B (80-89)
C (70-79)
F (69- Below)
Special
Note:
No late papers will be accepted without a written medical note
and no make-up exams will be given without a medical note.
Additionally, students must take the make-up exam ONE WEEK of regularly
scheduled exams. Finally, students
are allowed to take only ONE make up exam per
semester.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated.
To plagiarize is to steal and use (the ideas or writing of another) as
one’s own. More than three
consecutive words, and ideas appropriated from another source constitute
plagiarism. It must NEVER be
engaged in and is grounds for failure in the course.
You must ALWAYS provide appropriate citation for sources used. If you are uncertain whether you might
be in danger of plagiarizing, ask your instructor for
advice.
United States/AZ History I: Colonization to 1865 (American
Civil War (Course Calendar)
Topic and Date
(Aug.) Week 1-2: (Introduction to History) Exploration &
Colonization
·
Early
Exploration, Native American Society, & defining
Colonization
·
Swedish,
Dutch, French, & Spanish Territories
·
British
Colonization & the establishment of the 13 original
colonies.
·
Social
& Cultural Life in the Colonies
(Aug.) Week 3-4: The American Revolution
·
Causes
of the American Revolution: “No Taxation w/o
Representation”
·
The
First & Second Continental Congress’ & the
Delegates
·
Turning
Points of the American Revolution & Conclusion
·
Establishing
a new form of Governance (Ratification of U.S.
Constitution)
(Sept.) Week 5: Presidencies of Washington &
Adams
·
Establishment
of the Executive, The Whisky Rebellion, & Washington’s Farewell Address to
the Nation.
·
The
Alien & Sedition Acts, the XYZ Affair, & Political Factions (Federalist
vs. Anti-Federalists).
·
American
After the Revolution: The National Bank, Social/Political Change, and Judicial
Review (Marbury V. Madison)
(Sept.) Week 6-8:
The Jeffersonian Era & The Era of Good
Feelings
·
The
Presidency of Thomas Jefferson: The struggle over the National Bank, the
Barbary Wars, The Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark Expeditions,
etc.
·
The
War of 1812 & the Presidency of James
Madison
·
The
Monroe Presidency, The Era of Good Feelings, &
Slavery
·
A
corrupt bargain is made: Pres. John Q. Adams
(Oct.) Week 9-11:
The Jacksonian Period To President Polk
·
Social,
Cultural, & Political change
under President Jackson (i.e., Domestic & Foreign
Policy)
·
The
National Bank & the Indian Removal Act (Trail of Tears)
·
Manifest
Destiny, The Mexican- American War, & the Annexation of
Texas
·
Westward
Expansion & the New Frontier
(Oct./Nov) Week 12-14:
The Antebellum South & the Institution of Slavery Up
Close
·
The
Underground Railroad & Slavery Legislation (i.e., Missouri Compromise of
1820, The Compromise of 1850, & the Kansas-Nebraska
Act).
·
The
Great Divide (Abolitionism vs. pro-slavery)
·
The
Presidencies of Fillmore to Buchanan
·
1858
House Divided Speech and the
introduction to Rep. Abraham Lincoln
(Dec) Week 15-17: The American Civil War &
Reconstruction
·
Causes
of the American Civil War
·
Key
Figures, Events, Dates, Terms of the American Civil
War
·
The
Age of Lincoln (Domestic Policy) and Slavery
·
The
Assassination of Lincoln & The Conspiracy
·
The
Reconstruction Plans of Lincoln & Johnson
Conclusion
Any Student who receives this syllabus is responsible for
following the guidelines outlined on it.
Any student who receives this syllabus is responsible for adhering to
the policies of AAEC as outlined in the AAEC student handbook.
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus. Students will be informed of any such
changes.
By signing the line below the student acknowledges these terms
and agrees to adhere to this outlined policy.
Student Signature:
________________________________________
Parent Signature:
_________________________________________