US History and Government
Welcome to US History and Government!
About the Course
Grade 11 US History & Government begins with the colonial and constitutional foundations of the United States and explores the government structure and functions written in the Constitution. The development of the nation and the political, social, and economic factors that led to the challenges our nation faced in the Civil War are addressed. Industrialization, urbanization, and the accompanying problems are examined, along with America’s emergence as a world power, the two world wars of the 20th century, and the Cold War. Students explore the expansion of the federal government, the threat of terrorism, and the place of the United States in an increasingly globalized and interconnected world.
***Most important note about this course: You must pass the NYS United States History and Government Regents exam in order to graduate from high school ***
The exam will be taken during finals week in June. The exam will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions, a thematic essay, and a DBQ essay with short response questions. It is imperative to hold onto all assignments and work we have done throughout the year so you can use those materials to study for the regents.
Great Depression Unit
Great Depression Day #2 Assignment
open file, complete assignment, email to bennetta@cforks.org
Progressive Era
Progressive Era NotesCivil War Era- Unit Exam Review
Answer Key- practice questions
Reconstruction
FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT- A BIG DEAL
Civil War
expansion of federal power during civil war
causes of civil war review sheet
Causes of the Civil War
Notes- Causes of the Civil War
Sectionalism, Jackson, Quincy Adams, Monroe, Madsion, Jefferson, Adams
Washington to Jefferson Unit
PowerPoint
PowerPoint file
Washington to Jefferson practice
Washington to Jefferson practice questions
Federal Government/Constitution Unit
Constitutional Principles Assignment
Shaping a New Nation .ppt notes
Class Notes, 9/30/2019
Practice Regents Questions- No answers
Use for test, Tuesday, 10/30/2018
use to study for test tomorrow
Creating the Constitution Notes .ppt
PowerPoint
pdf file
PowerPoint file
Creating the Constitution Notes
word .doc
Important Course Documents
updated 3/22/18
Review book handout questions
Causes of the American War for Independence (2018-2019)
Notes- Causes through American Revolution
Updated Friday, 9/22/17
No answers
Answer Key. Use to check your answers
Due Thursday, 9/27/18
HW- New England and its Colonies
American Colonies 2018-2019
9/1/9/18
Early Political influences on future US Government- 13 colonies
pdf file
Review Sheet- 13 Colonies Unit
Worksheet- British and Colonial Governments
Questions to answer from PP- 9/18/18
British and Colonial Governments PP
In-class 9/18/18
Important Social Studies Vocabulary
Useful Links
Link to Previous Regents Exams Because practice makes perfect!