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United States History II Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Hillarie Easley-Mcpherson (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

h0219086@actx.edu

Phone

<p>(806) 371-5186</p>

Office Location

Dutton Hall 202G

Office Hours

Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM

Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

And by appointment

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Course

HIST-1302-DC003 United States History II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government and the study of U.S. foreign policy.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

The American Nation: A History of the United States, Volume II, Carnes, et al

Bundle with Access Code and Loose Leaf paper copy.  15th Ed., 2016

ISBN# 9780134101781

Access Code is REQUIRED and will be used for assignment grades.

Supplies

Access to a reliable computer and reliable internet. Smartphones and tablets can be useful for reading, listening, and completing chapter assignments, however, they have numerous problems with the Main Exams in this course. All students should have access to a desktop or laptop computer with a reliable internet access when taking Exams.

Student Performance

Learning Outcomes  

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
  2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
  3. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period in United States history.
  4. Learn, analyze, and discuss the historical events of this period and explain their importance in and impact on American life today.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.

During discussions in the course; students are expected to be courteous. The discussions in this class are meant to bring up various positions and sometimes the debate can be heated; however, it is appropriate to express disagreement with a certain argument or point of view, but never appropriate to attack the person who is posting information with which you disagree.

Grading Criteria

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

Below 60 = F

Exams Average  –  40%

Discussions Average  –  25%

Assignments Average – 25%

Course Paper  –  10%

All make up work will be allowed at the discretion of the instructor, if at all.

Attendance

The online US History course will not have any on campus meetings. Students must log on to this course in AC Online the first day of regular classes and follow the instructions for the course. If a student needs individual assistance they can contact me to resolve issues or schedule an appointment. Your online participation, general engagement in the course, and completion of all assigned work are important to your success.

Calendar

This Course outline will also be posted in Blackboard.

Date


Welcome to History 1302

Grading Policies, Assignments, and Exams

Assignment Explanation

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Grading Policy

As discussed in the Syllabus and on the Start Here page, you will have 5 Exams, 5 Discussions, weekly Chapter Assignments, and a short Course Research Paper. I will use grades from these categories to calculate your overall grade for the course.

  1. Chapter Assignments will have several sections of reading, study, and mastery material.
    1. The course is divided into 5 units.
    2. Each unit contains 3 or 4 Chapter Assignments.
    3. Each Chapter Assignment includes several sections. Each section has a 3 to 5 question quiz, and each chapter includes a chapter review quiz and a shared writing assignment.
    4. Each Chapter Assignment will be given on the Tuesday of the week and will be due the following Monday, so you will have at least 6 days to complete each one.
    5. If you complete an assignment early, you may "read ahead" in your online textbook, and may also choose to complete some of your Chapter Assignments ahead of schedule. This is not required, but is an option open to you.
    6. I will calculate the average of all Chapter Assignments. This average is worth 25% of your overall grade.
  2. Discussions questions appear under the "Discussions" tab. There is an introductory discussion that you will complete during the first week of class, and 5 additional questions throughout the semester.
    1. You will respond to all 5 of these, and comment on at least 2 of your classmates' responses for each discussion question.
    2. Discussion Questions correspond with material in the reading assignments but are separate from the Chapter Assignment.
    3. Assignment dates for these are listed on the Assignment Dates page.
    4. I will drop your lowest Discussions grade, and calculate the average score from the remaining Discussions. The resulting average is worth 25% of your overall grade.
  3. The Course Research Paper will be assigned later in the semester; you will have about 4 weeks to complete it.
    1. I will include detailed instructions when I publish the assignment.
    2. This short research paper is worth 10% of your total grade.
  4. You will take 5 Exams during this course.
    1. Exams are based on the readings and assignments provided in the course, and cover the materials between exams. For example, your first exam will cover all materials provided between the start of the course and the day the exam opens.
    2. The Final Exam is the last exam I give in the course, and includes only the material provided between the previous exam and the Final Exam.
    3. I will drop your lowest exam score, and will average your 4 highest scores. The resulting average is worth 40% of your grade.

First Day of Class

1-16-2018
  1. Read all of the information and instructions regarding this course on this page. This information will help save you time later in the course.
  2. Read all of the "Start Here" page and the syllabus.
  3. Access your REVEL E-BOOK by clicking on the REVEL E-BOOK tab and following the instructions provided there. This is your textbook for the course. You may begin your assignments now.
    1. If you do not have your textbook access code yet, you can still access the E-BOOK using the same process listed in the instructions, as the company provides a short trial period for students who do not have their books yet. Because of this, you can start working on your assignments right away!

Week 1

Assigned

1-16-2018
  1. Post your first discussion response.
    1. There is a Discussion tab on the left hand menu. Click on that tab and then click on the Topic for Introduction. Click on my introduction posting and then click on "reply." Write an introduction of yourself. Please include which school you attend.
    2. Simply state a few things about yourself for the class. Examples include: major, interests, family information, work, what you hope to learn in the class, etc.
    3. Complete this post during the first week of class (Due 1/22/2018).

Week 1, Continued

Assigned

1-16-2018

 

 

Due
1-22-2018

Chapter Assignment: Chapter 17: The Conquest of the West

    Introduction: The Conquest of the West

    17.1: The Real (versus the Mythical) West (15 points)

    17.2: Western Indians under Threat (15 points)

    17.3: The American West Exploited (15 points)

    Summary: The Conquest of the West

    Shared Writing: Indian Land (20 points)

    Chapter 17 Quiz: The Conquest of the West (75 points)

Discussion Question 1 Open (Due 1-29-2018)

Introduction Discussion Due 1-22-2017

Week 2

Assigned

1-23-2018

 

 

Due

1-29-2018

Chapter 18: An Industrial Giant Emerges

    Introduction: An Industrial Giant Emerges

    18.1: Essentials of Industrial Growth (15 points)

    18.2: Competition and Monopoly (15 points)

    18.3: Economic Consolidation: Good or Bad? (15 points)

    18.4: The Government Response to Big Business (15 points)

    18.5: The Rise of Organized Labor (15 points)

    Summary: An Industrial Giant Emerges

    Shared Writing: Big Box Stores (20 points)

    Chapter 18 Quiz: An Industrial Giant Emerges (75 points)

Discussion 1 DUE 1-29-2018

Week 3

Assigned

1-30-2018

 

Due

2-5-2018

Chapter 19: American Society in the Industrial Age

    Introduction: American Society in the Industrial Age

    19.1: The Urban Middle Class (15 points)

    19.2: The Urban Working Class (15 points)

    19.3: The "New" Immigration (15 points)

    19.4: Growth of the Cities (15 points)

    19.5: Urban Reformers (15 points)

    Summary: American Society in the Industrial Age

    Shared Writing: Public Spaces (20 points)

    Chapter 19 Quiz: American Society in the Industrial Age (75 points)

Discussion 2 Open (Due 2-12-2018)

Week 4

Exam 1

2-6-2018

Main Exam 1 First Day: EXAM 1 will open this morning.  The exam includes 50 multiple choice questions. You will have 60 minutes in which to complete the exam. Once you go into the test you must complete your work in the 60 minute time frame; you cannot save or pause your exam and come back to it later. Once the clock starts, it does not stop until the end of the time limit. If you get disconnected from the exam, you should log back in immediately. Be sure to read all of the instructions before beginning the exam. 

All Exams must be submitted by 11:30 pm the last day the exam is available.

2-7-2018

Main Exam 1 Second Day

2-8-2018

Main Exam 1 Final Day The Exam will end at 11:30 pm; you should begin the exam no later than 10:30 pm.

Assigned

2-6-2018

 

 

Due

2-12-2018

Chapter 20: Intellectual and Cultural Trends in the Late Nineteenth Century

Introduction: Intellectual and Cultural Trends in the Late Nineteenth Century

    20.1: Education Is “Modernized” (15 points)

    20.2: Intellectuals Reinterpret Darwin (15 points)

    20.3: Realism Triumphs over Sentiment (15 points)

    20.4: Pragmatism and the Knowledge Revolution (15     points)

Summary: Intellectual and Cultural Trends in the Late Nineteenth Century

Shared Writing: Winning (20 points)

Chapter 20 Quiz: Intellectual and Cultural Trends in the Late Nineteenth Century (75 points)

Discussion 3 Open (Due 2-19-2018)

Discussion 2 DUE 2-12-2018

Week 5

Assigned

2-13-2018

 

 

Due

2-19-2018

Chapter 21: From Smoke-Filled Rooms to Prairie Wildfire 1877 - 1896

 Introduction: From Smoke-Filled Rooms to Prairie Wildfire: 1877–1896

    21.1: National Politics (15 points)

    21.2: African Americans (15 points)

    21.3: Urban and Rural Politics (15 points)

    21.4: Economic Crisis and Political Turmoil: 1893–1896 (15 points)

 Summary: From Smoke-Filled Rooms to Prairie Wildfire: 1877–1896

 Shared Writing: American Idol (20 points)

 Chapter 21 Quiz: From Smoke-Filled Rooms to Prairie Wildfire:

    1877–1896 (75 points)

Discussion 4 Open (Due 3-5-2018)

Discussion 3 in Blackboard DUE 2-19-2018

Week 6

Assigned

2-20-2018

 

 

Due

2-26-2018

Chapter 22: The Age of Reform

    Introduction: The Age of Reform

    22.1: Elements of Progressivism (15 points)

    22.2: Political Reform (15 points)

    22.3: Theodore Roosevelt: A Progressive as President  (15 points)

    22.4: Taft and the Demise of the Republican Party

    (15 points)

    22.5: Woodrow Wilson: A Progressive Democrat

    (15 points)

    22.6: The Progressives and Minority Rights (15 points)

    Summary: The Age of Reform

    Shared Writing: Apathy (20 points)

    Chapter 22 Quiz: The Age of Reform (75 points)

Week 7

2-27-2018

Main Exam 2 First day: EXAM 2 will open this morning.  The exam includes 50 multiple choice questions. You will have 60 minutes in which to complete the exam. Once you go into the test you must complete your work in the 60 minute time frame; you cannot save or pause your exam and come back to it later. Once the clock starts, it does not stop until the end of the time limit. If you get disconnected from the exam, you should log back in immediately. Be sure to read all of the instructions before beginning the exam. 

All Exams must be submitted by 11:30 pm the last day the exam is available.

2-28-2018

Main Exam 2 Second Day

3-1-2018

Main Exam 2  Final DayThe Exam will end at 11:30 pm, you should begin the exam by 10:30 pm at the latest.

Assigned

2-27-2018


RESEARCH PAPER – Diversity and Ethics in America, assignment page opens

This project is due on 4-6-2018.

Assigned

2-27-2018

 

 

Due

3-5-2018

Chapter 23: From Isolation to Empire

    Introduction: From Isolation to Empire

    23.1: The Lure of Empire (15 points)

    23.2: War with Spain over Cuba (15 points)

    23.3: Seizing the Philippines (15 points)

    23.4: Imposition of Order on the Caribbean and Central America    

    (15 points)

    23.5: Toward an Empire in the Pacific (15 points)

    Summary: From Isolation to Empire

    Shared Writing: Afghanistan (20 points)

    Chapter 23 Quiz: From Isolation to Empire (75 points)

Discussion 4 DUE  3-5-18

Week 8

Assigned

3-6-2018

 

 

Due

3-19-2018

Chapter 24: Woodrow Wilson and the Great War

    Introduction: Woodrow Wilson and the Great War

    24.1: Wilson as President (15 points)

    24.2: The War at Home and in Europe (15 points)

    24.3: Wilson's Plan for Peace (15 points)

    24.4: Repercussions of War (15 points)

    Summary: Woodrow Wilson and the Great War

    Shared Writing: Traumatic Brain Injury (20 points)

    Chapter 24 Quiz: Woodrow Wilson and the Great War (75 points)

Discussion 5 Open (Due 4-3-2018)

3-12-2018

through

3-16-2018

 Spring Break

Week 9

Assigned

3-20-2018

 

 

Due

3-26-2018

Chapter 25: The Roaring Twenties

    Introduction: The Roaring Twenties

    25.1: A New Era of Conservative Politics (15 points)

    25.2: The "New Isolationism" (15 points)

    25.3: The Jazz Age (15 points)

    25.4: Resistance to Change (15 points)

    25.5: New and Faster Transportation (15 points)

    Summary: The Roaring Twenties

    Shared Writing: Delights of Consumption (20 points)

    Chapter 25 Quiz: The Roaring Twenties (75 points)

Week 10

3-26-2018

Main Exam 3 First day: Exam 3 will open this morning. The exam includes 50 multiple choice questions. You will have 60 minutes in which to complete the exam. Once you go into the test you must complete your work in the 60 minute time frame; you cannot save or pause your exam and come back to it later. Once the clock starts, it does not stop until the end of the time limit. If you get disconnected from the exam, you should log back in immediately. Be sure to read all of the instructions before beginning the exam. 

3-27-2018

Main Exam 3 Second Day

3-28-2018

Main Exam 3 Final Day. The Exam will end at 11:30 pm, you should begin the exam by 10:30 pm at the latest.

Assigned

3-26-2018

 

Due

4-3-2018

Chapter 26: The Great Depression and the New Deal: 1929–1939

Introduction: The Great Depression and the New Deal: 1929–1939

    26.1: Economic Collapse (15 points)

    26.2: The First New Deal (15 points)

    26.3: The Second New Deal (15 points)

    26.4: The "Roosevelt Revolution" (15 points)

    Summary: The Great Depression and the New Deal: 1929–1939

    Shared Writing: Get a Job (20 points)

    Chapter 26 Quiz: The Great Depression and the New Deal: 1929–1939 (75 points)

DISCUSSION 5 Due 4-3-2018 (Extra day given due to Easter Holiday)

4-6-2018

Research Paper: Diversity and Ethics in America, Due by 11:59 pm

Week 11

Assigned

4-3-2018

 

 

Due

4-9-2018

Chapter 27: A Second World War: 1941–1945

    Introduction: A Second World War: 1941–1945

    27.1: Roosevelt Tiptoes Toward War (15 points)

    27.2: War at Home (15 points)

    27.3: War in Europe (15 points)

    27.4: War in the Pacific (15 points)

    27.5: Uncertain Allies (15 points)

    Summary: A Second World War: 1941–1945

    Shared Writing: War (20 points)

    Chapter 27 Quiz: A Second World War: 1941–1945 (75 points)

Chapter 28: A New Enemy, Abroad and at Home: 1946–1960

    Introduction: A New Enemy, Abroad and at Home: 1946–1960

    28.1: Containing Communism in Europe (15 points)

    28.2: Containing Communism throughout the World (15 points)

    28.3: Communism at Home (15 points)

    28.4: The Eisenhower Era (15 points)

    28.5: The Civil Rights Movement (15 points)

    28.6: The Election of 1960 (15 points)

    Summary: A New Enemy, Abroad and at Home: 1946–1960

    Shared Writing: Religion in America (20 points)

    Chapter 28 Quiz: A New Enemy, Abroad and at Home: 1946–1960 (75 points)

Week 12

Assigned

4-10-2018

 

 

Due

4-16-2018

Chapter 29: From Camelot to Watergate: 1961– 1975

    Introduction: From Camelot to Watergate: 1961–1975

    29.1: John F. Kennedy (15 points)

    29.2: Lyndon B. Johnson (15 points)

    29.3: Richard M. Nixon (15 points)

    Summary: From Camelot to Watergate: 1961–1975

    Shared Writing: Government Surveillance (20 points)

    Chapter 29 Quiz: From Camelot to Watergate: 1961–1975 (75 points)

Week 13

4-17-2018

Main Exam 4 First day: EXAM 4 will open this morning. The exam includes 50 multiple choice questions. You will have 60 minutes in which to complete the exam. Once you go into the test you must complete your work in the 60 minute time frame; you cannot save or pause your exam and come back to it later. Once the clock starts, it does not stop until the end of the time limit. If you get disconnected from the exam, you should log back in immediately. Be sure to read all of the instructions before beginning the exam. 

4-18-2018

 Main Exam 4 Second Day

4-19-2018

Main Exam 4 Final Day The Exam will end at 11:30 pm, you should begin the exam by 10:30 pm at the latest.

Assigned

4-17-2018

 

Due

4-23-2018

Chapter 30: Running on Empty: 1975–1999

    Introduction: Running on Empty: 1975–1999

    30.1: Ford Fills In (15 points)

    30.2: Jimmy Carter and "Constant Decency" (15 points)

    30.3: Ronald Reagan and the "Reagan Revolution" (15 points)

    30.4: George H. W. Bush as President (15 points)

    30.5: Bill Clinton as President (15 points)

    Summary: Running on Empty: 1975–1999

    Shared Writing: The Cost of Gas (20 points)

    Chapter 30 Quiz: Running on Empty: 1975–1999 (75 points)

Week 14

Assigned

4-24-2018

 

Due

4-30-2018

Chapter 31: From Boomers to Millennials

    Introduction: From Boomers to Millennials

    31.1: The New Immigration (15 points)

    31.2: Modern Feminism and the Gender Revolution (15 points)

    31.3: Crime and Punishment (15 points)

    31.4: From Public Communities to Virtual Ones (15 points)

    31.5: Graying of the Boomers (15 points)

    Summary: From Boomers to Millennials

    Shared Writing: A College Education (20 points)

    Chapter 31 Quiz: From Boomers to Millennials (75 points)

Week 15

Assigned

5-1-2018

 

Due

5-7-2018

Chapter 32: Shocks and Responses: 2000 to the Present

Introduction: Shocks and Responses: 2000 to the Present

 32.1: George W. Bush and the War on Terror (15 points)

 32.2: Bush's Second Term as President (15 points)

 32.3: Barack Obama: America's First African American President (15 points)

32.4: Obama's First Term as President (15 points)

32.5: Obama's Second Term as President (15 points)

32.6: The Persistent Past and the Imponderable Future (15 points)

 Summary: Shocks and Responses: 2000 to the Present

 Shared Writing: The Future (20 points)

Chapter 32 Quiz: Shocks and Responses: 2000 to the Present (75 points)
   
5-4-2018

Main Exam 5: Final Exam will be posted this morning

5-5-2018

 Main Exam 5 Second Day

5-6-2018

 Main Exam 5 Third Day

5-7-2018

 Main Exam 5 Fourth Day

5-8-2018

Main Exam 5 - last day. The Exam will end at 11:30 pm; you should begin the exam by 10:30 pm at the latest. This is Tuesday of Finals Week. This is the last day to take the Final Exam in this class.
 

 

Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

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Last Edited on:

01/13/18 6:56 PM