African-American History Part I: Pre-Civil War (Ages 14 - 18)
This class will cover the history of African-Americans from their journey from many regions of Africa to the United States and other Caribbean nations, to the start of the U. S. Civil War.
ARLENE F. BRISTER TOWNS
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This class will be primarily a lecture class, with opportunities for questions and answers. Review handouts will be distributed as well as bibliographies of outside resources for those students who want to cover specific topics in greater depth. Topics covered will include the following: Week 1: African Origins Travel through the Middle Passage Atlantic Slave Trade Beginning of Slavery in Caribbean Nations Beginning of Slavery in the United States Legalization of Slavery Slavery vs. Indentured Servitude Week 2: Royal African Company Legal Status of Slaves vs. the U. S. Constitution Direct Descendants of Africa vs. American-Born Slaves Stoppage of Illegal Importation of Slaves Slave Rebellions Slavery and the American Revolutionary War Slavery and Presidential Policies Fugitive Slave Act Week 3: Religion in the Slave Community Antebellum Period Impact of the Cotton Gin Invention Free States vs Slave States Missouri Compromise of 1820 Compromise of 1850 Abolitionism Evolution of the African-American Community Week 4: Dred Scott Decision Slavery and the U. S. Economy Seneca Falls Convention -1848 Lincoln-Douglas Debates Abraham Lincoln The U. S. Civil War Introduction to Part II: The U. S. Civil War - 1920
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Handouts will be distributed as needed. Recommendations on supplemental resources will be provided.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2019
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A life-long learner who has always been interested in sharing and mentoring others. My career has afforded me these opportunities through working in the public sector, private sector, academia, and entrepreneurship. My educational background includes a Bachelor of General Studies (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor), MA in Economics (Wayne State University-Detroit), MBA (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor), and PhD in Business (Capella University). My teaching experience has ranged from substitute teaching in all grade levels from PreK-12th grades, as well as 20 years of teaching experience at the university level. My college teaching experience covered principles of macro and micro-economics, principles of accounting, personal finance, and mathematics. I also am an Academic Coach for MBA students through Instructional Connections. LLC. My teaching philosophy includes thorough knowledge of the subject teaching, practical applications, fair and diverse grading tools, review of the subject matter prior to testing, timely feedback, and to the extent feasible a reasonable understanding of the student's educational and career goals and objectives. I am a "news junkie" and a big fan of soap operas.Reviews
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$17
weekly or $68 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 48 learners
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Ages: 14-18
1-12 learners per class
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