This course covers United States history from the prerevolutionary period through the events leading up to the Civil War. Students will learn about the political, economic, and philosophical origins of the U.S.; the American Revolution and its aftermath; the development of political parties; foreign affairs; Manifest Destiny; sectionalism; industrial development; women's rights; and the causes of the Civil War. A major focus will be on studying the U.S. Constitution. The class will be taught by Mr. Beauparlant and require a textbook, binder, and writing supplies. Students must come to class prepared, participate actively, submit assignments on time, and make up any missed work. Grades will be based on tests

1. <br />Introduction to American Democracy<br />Course Description:<br />This basic college preparatory course covers United States History from the prerevolutionary<br />period to events leading to the Civil War. The political, economic and philosophical origins of<br />the United States, American Revolution and its aftermath, the development of political<br />parties, foreign affairs, Manifest Destiny, sectionalism, industrial development, women’s<br />rights movement and the causes of the Civil War are covered. A major emphasis will be<br />placed on the study of the United States Constitution.<br />Teacher: Mr. Beauparlant 978 762-0001 ext. 273 jbeauparlant@nsths.net<br />Required Course Materials:<br />Textbook: America: Pathways to the Present (Modern edition)<br /> Three ring binder<br /> Writing utensil<br />Classroom Procedures:<br />Students shall come to class prepared to learn! <br />Expectations for<br />Behavior:<br />I expect everyone in the class to be respectful of others. You will behave in a manner that allows teaching and learning to happen. Nobody has the right to interfere with the learning or teaching of others. You should come to class eager for knowledge, open to new ideas and willing to work your hardest, especially on things you find difficult, to succeed.<br />Attendance:<br />Attendance is important. Please try to be in class everyday. If you are absent from class it is your responsibility to make up what you have missed. Make up procedures are found later in this document.<br />Classroom:<br />ID must be worn at all times.<br /> Assignments, excluding daily homework, not submitted when due are subject to one reduced letter grade and students will be required to stay after school either with the teacher or in the homework center beginning the day after the assignment is due until it is completed or the quarter ends. <br />Notebook: You will bring a three ring binder to each class. You may have a dedicated binder for social studies or have a dedicated section in a multi-class binder. Your binder will include lined paper as well as all notes, handouts, homework and tests filed in chronological order with the most recent work in the back. All your written work, as well as all handouts, shall have your name and the date at the top of the paper.<br />Class preparation: You need to come to class each day prepared to learn. This requires you to have a writing utensil, your binder and paper to write on, and any materials needed for the class, including any work you did in preparation for the class. You need to be on time for class.

2. Class participation: During class you need to participate in all class activities. This includes actively taking notes and working on assignments during class, paying attention during class discussions, responding when asked a question, actively contributing to group activities, and not inhibiting the participation of your classmates.

3. Classwork: Classwork is any assignment worked on during class that is expected to be completed during class.Homework Requirements: All homework can be accessed on Mr. Beauparlant’s blog or I-Pass.<br />Students will not receive credit for homework that is turned in late.