United States History: 1865-Present Day
U.S. History covers events, problems, and many challenges that have occurred to help shape
our country as it is today.
Classes:
1st Hour: 8:00-8:47
2nd Hour: 8:50-9:37
3rd Hour: 9:40-10:27
5th Hour: 11:19-12:05
Units of Interest:
First Semester:
Unit 1: Reconstruction & the New South
Unit 2: The Wild West
Unit 3: Cities, Immigration, & Reform
Unit 4: Industrial Revolution: Big Business, Strikes, Unions, & Reforms
Unit 5: America and The Great War (WWI)
Unit 6: Roaring 20's
Unit 7: FDR and The Great Depression
Welcome to 8th grade U.S. History and Civics!
email: Mr. Whitmore
phone: 217-826-2812
I can best be reached during my
planning time 10:30-11:16.
If you need to speak with me in
person, please make an appointment
by calling the school office.
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Civics
Civics is the study of citizenship and government. Being a citizen of the United States means being part of a country and a community. Citizens of a country generally share a common history, customs, and common values. United States Civics includes how our government was formed and how it continues to try to improve equality and justice within our country.
Classes:
6th Hour: 12:48-1:34
7th Hour: 1:37-2:23
Units of Interest:
1st Quarter: U.S. Federal Government
Unit 1: Civics and the People
Unit 2: American Revolution-Creation of Constitution
Unit 3: The U.S. Constitution
Unit 4: The Amending Process and Amendments
Unit 5: The Legislative Branch
Unit 6: The Executive Branch
Unit 7: The Judicial Branch
Unit 8: The 3 Branches