United States Military History

2020 – 2021

Mr. Boland

COURSE OVERVIEW:

A study of U.S. Military history from the Colonial times to the 21st Century. Special emphasis is placed on the causes and results of wars, leaders and battles, and the impact U.S. Military History has had in the world. U.S. History I and II and/or a comprehensive knowledge of America history are highly recommended for students enrolling in this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• To explore and master a broad body of United States military historical knowledge.
• To develop historical analytical skills needed to critically assess important events and periods in United States military history.

REQUIREMENTS

• (Since this is a college level course is it expected to maintain a positive attitude and do the WORK.)
• Note taking (At this level you should not have to be told to take notes either from class discussion or assigned reading.)
• (This requires self discipline. When a reading is assigned it needs to completely read by the assigned date. NO EXCUSES.
• Be Responsible When you are absent it is your duty to get the notes, assignments or materials you missed and make up the missed tests and quizzes and hand any materials/work that was not handed in due to your class absence. Also, for major work like essays and projects if you miss my class but are in school that day the work is considered late. Assignments/quizzes/tests not made up will become zeros.
• Lateness is not Acceptable (All work needs to be completed by the assigned date.)
• Participate in class (Do not sit in the stands and watch.)
• DO NOT USE YOUR CELLPHONES IN CLASS!! (Use of your cell phone in and during class will negatively affect your grade.)
• Macbook Rules Apply!
• There is and will be NO EXTRA CREDIT!

GRADING: Your grade will calculated on the following:

• Class Participation/Attendance/class work/HW30%
• Test/Quizzes20%

**Your grade for the year will be based on the following :   40% First marking Period

                                                                                                40% Second marking Period

                                                                                                20% Final exam

SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

• Notebook/ Binder (whatever your preference)
• Blue or Black pens (NO work will be accepted in pencil)

Class Website

http://www.iboland.net/beach/MH/main.html

Google Classroom Code

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