| Course Description: |
History of the United States I covers the period of United States history from the first civilizations and early European colonization to the end of Reconstruction, roughly in 1877. The course moves through content chronologically. US History is broad in scope, and we will focus on important events and developments while identifying multiple voices and contrasting perspectives. As a theme, the course asks that we recognize diversity throughout American History while connecting the past with the present.
| Course Objectives: |
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Interpret areas of historical significance and developments from the first civilizations of North America and early European colonization to the end of Reconstruction, roughly in 1877.
- Recognize major events which led to the development of the United States, including social and political movements.
- Compare and contrast matters of United States history- social, political, economic, and cultural and how those events affected the development of American society.
- Apply thematic events throughout the historical periods studied, including their impact on modern events.
- Distinguish how various social, political, cultural, and economic events encouraged political participation and civic engagement in the United States.
- Recognize diversity throughout American History while connecting the past with the present.
| E-Book: |
Title: U.S.: A Narrative History, 9th edition, by Davidson, James West, et al., McGraw-Hill Education.
| Open Educational Resources (OER's) |
If you are struggling with a term or concept, you can utilize the links below to search for the concept or term to find additional resources and explanations.
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Digital History: ERAS, Topics, Resources, References
Free Online Course by Modern States Education Alliance
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
U.S. History Pre-Columbian to the New Millennium
History Matters: The U.S. Survey Course on the Web
Annenberg's A Biography of America Telecourse
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Course Details
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive understanding of key concepts in History of United States I
Practical skills that can be applied in real-world scenarios
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in this subject area
Transferable knowledge that builds your academic foundation