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Welcome to Honors American History

• Mr. Van Smith
• Miami Palmetto Senior High
• 2002-2003

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Course Objectives

• Heighten historical awareness
• Stimulate civic responsibility
• Improve critical-thinking and decision making

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Course Content

• Colonial America
• Revolution and Young America
• Early Growth
• Growing Crisis
• Recovery and the Rise of Industry

• The Cities and Beyond
• Rise, Crash, and Recovery
• Global Conflict
• Superpower
• New World Order

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Grading (see syllabus)

• Quizzes2
• Exams4
• Most assignments1
• Projects1 to ???
• Participation counts
• Attendance counts

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Law and Order

• The worst crime in this room is disrespect
  towards students, teachers, or guests
  (interpreted very broadly!!!)
• No eating or drinking
• No sleeping
• On time, in your seat

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Course Information
Class Webpage
http//teachers.dadeschools.net/mvansmith
E-mail
mbvansmith_at_cs.com