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History of the United States 11 (HOUSE)
The Covenant School
Charlottesville, Virginia |
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Click above to learn more about The Covenant School |
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Upcoming Events
Week of 19 May |
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Upcoming Events
Week of 26 May
Final Exams Week |
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Monday, 19 May
"Revenge of the Republicans": After winning control of Congress, Republicans confront Clinton over many scandals.
Research Paper Final Drafts Due!
Tuesday, 20 May
"Chaos in Florida": Explores the contested 2000 election of George W. Bush
"Enduring Revolution"
Wednesday, 21 - Thursday, 22 May
Video: "Countdown to Ground Zero": Terrorists attack the World Trade Center in NY
Friday, 23 May
Review Game
Exam Review Sheet (Download) |
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Monday, 26 May
Memorial Day -- No Class
Tuesday, 27 May
8:30 - 10:30 -- A Period Exam
11:30 - 1:30 -- B Period Exam
Wednesday, 28 May
8:30 - 10:30 -- C Period Exam
11:30 - 1:30 -- D Period Exam
Thursday, 29 May
8:30 - 10:30 -- E Period Exam
11:30 - 1:30 -- F Period Exam
Friday, 30 April
8:30 - 10:30 -- G Period Exam
11:30 - 1:30 -- Make Up Exam |
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Previous Test Rubrics for Final Exam Study
Divided America (1860 - 1877) (Download)
Industrial America (1880 - 1912) (Download)
Crisis America (1914 - 1941) (Download)
Anticommunist (1942 - 1972) (Download) |
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President George W. Bush was elected in the closest election in U.S. history, yet he has pursued a bold agenda of strong national defense, lower taxes, and promoting an "ownership society" of personal responsibility. His 2003 decision to overthrow the terrorist-supporting regime of Saddam Hussein remains his most controversial decision, and the unintended consequences of that decision are still open for debate. It remains for future historians to determine whether Bush was visionary or foolhardy; it is too soon for us to tell. |
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History of the United States 11 (HOUSE) is college-preparatory survey class that focuses on the main themes of United States History, from "boats to Bush". Rather than focusing on dates and names, this class emphasizes decisions made by human beings. One of the most important lessons of history is that human nature is consistent, which bears out the Biblical truth that we are fallen creatures in need of God's redemption through our Savior, Jesus Christ.
In studying decisions, we emphasize three motives that most frequently influence behavior: power, economics, and ideology. We also explore the multiple consequences of decisions.
Click here to learn more about the course |
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Mr. Matthew Davisson is a eighth-year teacher at The Covenant School. He teaches AP US History and History of the United States 11 (HOUSE). During the summers, he teaches a seminar on "Studies in Decision-Making" for UVA's Summer Enrichment Program. Click here to email Mr. Davisson. |
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Links
Covenant School History Main Page
AP US History
Avalon Project at Yale Law School
History Matters
10 Commandments of Historical Writing
UVA Summer Enrichment Program |
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