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Our history textbook that I chose for ds did not go well, so I've decided to follow the time periods recommended in Turning Back the Pages of Time and add in a unit for modern history (since WWII) using materials I can find in our library or our ILL system. If you were using these units:

 

Early Indians and Pilgrims (1600-1650)

Colonial America - Pioneers - Indians (1650- 1700)

American Revolution (1700-1800)

Westward Expansion (1780 -1860)

Civil War Era (1860-1870)

Progressive Era (1870-Early 1900's)

World War II (1939-1945)

Modern History (1945-Present)

 

Would you treat them all equally timewise (3-4 weeks each), or would you give some more time than others?

 

Are there any that should be further divided?

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Our history textbook that I chose for ds did not go well, so I've decided to follow the time periods recommended in Turning Back the Pages of Time and add in a unit for modern history (since WWII) using materials I can find in our library or our ILL system. If you were using these units:

 

Early Indians and Pilgrims (1600-1650)

Colonial America - Pioneers - Indians (1650- 1700)

American Revolution (1700-1800)

Westward Expansion (1780 -1860)

Civil War Era (1860-1870)

Progressive Era (1870-Early 1900's)

World War II (1939-1945)

Modern History (1945-Present)

 

Would you treat them all equally timewise (3-4 weeks each), or would you give some more time than others?

 

Are there any that should be further divided?

 

I would combine the first two time periods. I would spend 6 weeks on the revolution since that time period also includes the development of the federal government. I would also split up Modern history spending at least a week on each decade.

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