Five Presidents Who Changed America
Presidents Who Created, Expanded and Saved the U.S.
Rick Snider
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(170)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Founding Fathers, Rough Riders, Manifest Destiny and breaker of chains comprise the top five presidents in U.S. History. George Washington created the presidency while Abraham Lincoln kept the country together. Thomas Jefferson and James Polk expanded our borders and Teddy Roosevelt launched the U.S. into a 20th-century superpower. These five men are often rated among America’s greatest presidents for their fearless leadership and unquenchable thirst for more. That’s why each is remembered for their White House successes plus their personal stories through photos in the lecture. Unfortunately, even great men have stains. We'll discuss slave owning by Washington, Jefferson and Polk plus American Indian policies by each president were also harmful to native tribes. Students can ask questions throughout class or even beforehand to ensure their learning goals are met. And, we'll review near the end to ensure everyone understands key points.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the personal stories of five U.S. presidents and their roles in propelling America into world leadership. From George Washington becoming the first world leader to turn a potential monarchy into democracy to Thomas Jefferson nearly doubling our size through the Louisiana Purchase to James Polk declaring Manifest Destiny that drove the U.S. across North America, it was leadership that created greatness. And greatness may be best defined by Abraham Lincoln preserving the Union with a Civil War while Teddy Roosevelt later served the world notice the U.S. was now a major power.
Unfortunately, even great men have stains. We'll discuss slave owning by Washington, Jefferson and Polk plus American Indian policies by each president were also harmful to native tribes.
We’ll discuss five presidents professional and personal accomplishments in detail via lecture and photos.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We'll discuss slave owning by three presidents along with harmful American Indian policies by each president.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
170reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from University of Maryland-College Park
Instructor Rick Snider has 10 years experience teaching presidents to students of all ages, including high school. A Washington journalist of 42 years with major media publications, Rick also has 10 years as a licensed tour guide who specializes in presidential monuments and themes. He's an author of nine books, including three on historical topics, and is a regional publisher of seven history books. Rick is related to five U.S. presidents (James Garfield, William Howard Taft, John F. Kennedy and George H.W. Bush and son George W. Bush) along with presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth. Rick's other classes include the Lincoln assassination and visiting George Washington’s Mount Vernon.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 72 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-10 learners per class
