United States History since 1877 covers the major events and eras, including political, economic, and social events that has shaped American life. Each student will be working towards mastery of course content as outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, with the goal of passing/excelling on the EOC US History STAAR test in May.
Check out the 11th grade Social Studies Texas Standards (TEKS):
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter113/ch113c.html
Review of 8th Grade U.S. History prior to 1877
Westward Expansion
Gilded Age
Industrial Revolution
World War I
Great Depression
Westward Expansion
Gilded Age
Industrial Revolution
World War I
Great Depression
YOU NEVER REALLY UNDERSTAND A PERSON UNTIL YOU CONSIDER THINGS FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW... UNTIL YOU CLIMB INTO HIS SKIN AND WALK AROUND IN IT. -ATTICUS FINCH