HY 1110, American History I Course Syllabus

Course Description Surveys United States history from European discovery through the Colonial, Revolutionary, early national and Antebellum periods, concluding with the Civil War.

Course Textbook Faragher, J. M., Buhle, M. J., Czitrom, D., & Armitage, S. H. (2009). Out of many: A history of the American people, Volume I (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Describe the New World, providing particular emphasis to the identification and description of the various native cultures, which existed prior to European exploration and colonization. 2. Outline the period of European exploration and colonization, noting important people, ideas, and events that shaped it. 3. Distinguish between the positive and negative effects of colonization, war, and exploration on both natives and Europeans. 4. Identify early colonial regions in the New World and address the economic, social, and political characteristics of each. 5. Discuss the causes of American independence including the development of the Continental Congress, the French Alliance, and the rise of early American nationalism. 6. Describe the political evolution that occurred within the new nation following the Revolution. 7. Identify the government created by relating the development of a constitution, departments, political parties, and branches of government. 8. Identify the triumphs and troubles of the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Eras in America. 9. Identify major movements, ideas, documents, and persons influential within Antebellum America; most notably those that defined the ideas of religion, free speech, and reform. 10. Identify the major issues which impacted the nation prior to the Civil War, such as slavery, women's suffrage, education, foreign and native relations, and the lasting impact they would have on modern American society. 11. Identify key U.S. presidents from independence through the Civil War. Summarize the major events and issues which occurred during their presidencies and examine the impact of each administration on the development of the country. 12. Discuss the major conflicts and wars which involved America from its beginnings in the Colonial Wars until the Civil War, and identify the causes, effects, and significance of each in the nation's development. 13. State the technological improvements and inventions developed prior to the Civil War and identify impact of each in the industrialization of the United States.

Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.

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Course Structure 1. Unit Learning Objectives: Each unit contains Unit Learning Objectives that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit. 2. Written Lectures: Each unit contains a Written Lecture, which discusses lesson material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the textbook. Supplemental Readings are provided in the unit study guides to aid students in their course of study. 4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. 5. Key Terms: Key Terms are intended to guide students in their course of study. Students should pay particular attention to Key Terms as they represent important concepts within the unit material and reading. 6. Discussion Boards: Discussion Boards are a part of all CSU term courses. Information and specifications regarding these assignments are provided in the Academic Policies listed in the Course Menu bar. 7. Unit Assessments: This course contains eight unit assessments, one to be completed at the end of each unit. 8. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content related questions. 9. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates.

Communication Forums These are non-graded discussion forums that allow you to communicate with your professor and other students. Participation in these discussion forums is encouraged, but not required. You can access these forums with the buttons in the Course Menu. Instructions for subscribing/unsubscribing to these forums are provided below. Click here for instructions on how to subscribe/unsubscribe and post to the Communication Forums. Ask the Professor This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content questions. Questions may focus on Blackboard locations of online course components, textbook or course content elaboration, additional guidance on assessment requirements, or general advice from other students. Questions that are specific in nature, such as inquiries regarding assessment/assignment grades or personal accommodation requests, are NOT to be posted on this forum. If you have questions, comments, or concerns of a nonpublic nature, please feel free to email your professor. Responses to your post will be addressed or emailed by the professor within 48 hours. Before posting, please ensure that you have read all relevant course documentation, including the syllabus, assessment/assignment instructions, faculty feedback, and other important information. Student Break Room This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers.

Grading Discussion Board (8 @ 2%) Unit Assessments (8 @ 10.5%) Total

= 16% = 84% = 100%

Course Schedule/Checklist (PLEASE PRINT) The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.

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By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. Please keep this schedule for reference as you progress through your course. Unit I Review: Read: Discuss: Submit: Notes/Goals:

Unit II Review: Read:

Discuss: Submit: Notes/Goals:

Living in The Americas Unit Study Guide Learning Activities: See Study Guide Chapter 1: A Continent of Villages, to 1500 Chapter 2: When Worlds Collide, 1492-1590 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time) Assessment by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Colonizing the New World Unit Study Guide Learning Activities: See Study Guide Chapter 3: Planting Colonies in North America, 1588-1701 Chapter 4: Slavery and Empire, 1441-1770 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time) Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time) Assessment by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

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HY 1110, American History I Unit III Review: Read:

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Unit IV Review: Read:

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Moving Toward Revolution Unit Study Guide Learning Activities: See Study Guide Chapter 5: The Cultures of Colonial North America, 1700-1780 Chapter 6: From Empire to Independence, 1750-1776 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time) Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time) Assessment by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Creating a New Nation Unit Study Guide Learning Activities: See Study Guide Chapter 7: The American Revolution, 1776-1786 Chapter 8: The New Nation, 1786-1800 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time) Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time) Assessment by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

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HY 1110, American History I Unit V Review: Read:

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Unit VI Review: Read:

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Expanding the Nation Unit Study Guide Learning Activities: See Study Guide Chapter 9: An Empire for Liberty, 1790-1824 Chapter 10: The South and Slavery, 1790s-1850s Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time) Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time) Assessment by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Innovating the Nation Unit Study Guide Learning Activities: See Study Guide Chapter 11: The Growth of Democracy, 1824-1840 Chapter 12: Industry and the North, 1790s-1840s Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time) Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time) Assessment by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

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HY 1110, American History I Unit VII Review: Read:

Discuss: Submit: Notes/Goals:

Unit VIII Review: Read:

Discuss: Submit: Notes/Goals:

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Migration and War Unit Study Guide Learning Activities: See Study Guide Chapter 13: Meeting the Challenges of the New Age, 1820s – 1850s Chapter 14: The Territorial Expansion of the United States, 1830s -1850s Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time) Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time) Assessment by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

Winning the War Unit Study Guide Learning Activities: See Study Guide Chapter 15: The Coming Crisis, the 1850s. Chapter 16: The Civil War, 1861-1865 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, Midnight (Central Time) Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time) Assessment by Tuesday, Midnight (Central Time)

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