AMDG

U.S. History

Mr. John McGoldrick

Telephone: (212) 924-7900

E-Mail: Mcgoldrickj@Xavierhs.org

Material to be Covered:

1. Causes of World War II
2. World War II and the Holocaust
3. Fair Deal and Economic Recovery
4. The Civil rights movement
5. The Cold War
6. Vietnam
7. Watergate
8. The Causes of the Middle East conflict
9. Reagonomics
10. Post Cold War years (1990-present)

Text:

Reynolds, David. One World Divisible: A Global History

Since 1945 . N.Y. : WW Norton and Company, 2000.

 

Additional supplemental readings.

Goals:

• To develop in the student a greater understanding of the historical forces that have helped shape our modern world.
• To help develop true “Men for others”.
• To help develop youngmen of conscience, compassion and competence.
• To develop a greater understanding of history and respect for our nation and other cultures.
• To examine the evolution of freedom and justice in our Republic.
• To develop the ability to think so we may act justly.
• To develop the ability to think so that we can be active participants in the democratic process.
• To develop a greater understanding of the role our nation plays in the world.

Things to keep in mind:

A true Jesuit education will require your active participation in the learning process. Therefore, you must be prepared to:

 

• To keep up with the readings requirements ( Reading is essential to the study of history).
• Study for the quizzes and tests.
• Take notes in class.
• Review your notes when you go home at night.
• Think, ask questions, share your opinions based on facts.
• Work hard on your essays(the more writing you do the better student you will become).

Grading:

The class grades for this class will be determined by the following criteria:

Quizes : 40% Will consist of announced quizzes on your readings, homework and class notes. There will be a minimum of 10 and the lowest 3

will be dropped except in cases of absence or cheating. After 3 absences make up quizzes will be given.

Tests: 30% Will be on material we discuss in class as well as

material from the reading assignments. Here will be 3 tests a quarter.

Essay: 30% Each student will write 5 essays a quarter analyzing an assigned reading project. The essay will be 2 and half to 3 page minimum. The student

should:

•  Identify the significant facts of the reading.

•  Identify and discuss the author's viewpoint

•  Discuss in the students own words the significance of the reading to our modern world.

In addition the students are required to write a 10 page MLA formatted research paper at the end of the Semester.

If for any reason you need help with an academic problem in class or if you are having a difficult time with anything the student should feel free to ask me before or after class for help.

Remember to always work hard, play hard, and pray hard.

May God bless you and watch out for you and your family.