Course Name: United States History from 1877
Semesters: 2, Credits: 1, Grade Placement: 11
Instructor: Jeff Morris
Room: 427
Required Text: Mastering the TEKS in United States History Since 1877, (Jarrett) and History Alive
Tutorial Times:4th period lunch
Course Description:
United States History since 1877 covers the period of time from Reconstruction to the present with emphasis on
the following essential elements: students will understand the emergence of the United States as a world power;
locate and identify geographically the states, major cities, rivers, and mountain ranges as well as the major
physical regions of the United States; understand the major factors contributing to the social and cultural
development of the Untied States, i.e., impact of the US westward expansion, immigration, social reform
movement, and leaders. Students, will understand the political development of the United States by analyzing
leaders, and by analyzing the development of the three branches of government.
Teaching Procedures:
Including but not limited to: Class Discussion, Independent Study, Guided Practice, Multi-Media Presentations,
Group Study, Thinking Maps, emphasizing History Alive.
Course Outline:
First Semester: Westward Expansion, Immigration, Growth & Industrialization, The Progressive Era, and
America Becomes a World Power, Roaring Twenties, Jazz Age, The Great Depression and the New Deal,
WWII.
Second Semester: WWII, Reconstruction and the Civil Rights Movement, 1950s, 1960s, JFK, LBJ, The
Cold War, Vietnam, the Modern Age, and the Basics of Democracy.
Student Management Plan:
The policies established in the EMISD Student Handbook will be supported in this class by following four simple
rules:
1. Be Punctual. Consequences: will follow school
guidelines
2. Be Prepared.
3. Be Polite & Respectful
4. Participate in the Learning Process.
Make-up Exam and Work and Late Work Policy:
EMISD policy as stated in the Student Handbook will be supported. You are expected to review and understand
the policy as stated in the Student Handbook.
Course Grades:
40% = Daily, Quizes, Homework
60% = Exams & Projects
Notebook & Supplies:
One folder with side pockets