African-American History Part I: Pre-Civil War (Ages 8 - 13)
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
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(70)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Provided upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
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 Slavery and the Declaration of Independence Slavery and 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 Slavery and the War of 1812 Free States vs Slave States Missouri Compromise of 1820 Abolitionism Evolution of the African-American Community Week 4: Compromise of 1850 Dred Scott Decision The Abolitionist Movement Slavery and the U. S. Economy Lincoln-Douglas Debates Abraham Lincoln The U. S. Civil War Introduction to Part II: The U. S. Civil War - 1920
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will discuss factual information pertaining to the history of African-Americans in the U.S.
Supply List
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
4.9
70reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught this course to over 150 students in Outschool, over the past five (5) years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 123 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-10 learners per class
