My Fellow Americans: A History of Presidential Elections
The course will progress chronologically, examining two to three elections per week.
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Robert Hood
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(9)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
The world of politics can be rough, cutthroat, brutal, and sometimes amusing. Join us as we examine the American political races, specifically focusing on presidential races. American politics have evolved over time, yet many of the characteristics we see in elections today have been a part of our political system since the earliest elections. In this course, we will advance through our history, exploring the ins and outs of each election. I believe in a fair and balanced approach to studying history and government, and it is always a key objective in my courses. Students should feel free to express their own opinions and present alternate points of view. Get $5 off my class "My Fellow Americans: A History of Presidential Elections" with coupon code HOODELECTIONS5 until Oct 30, 2021. Week 1: The Electoral College and Washington's Two Terms Week 2: 1796 Adams Defeats Jefferson and 1800 Jefferson Defeats Adams Week 3: 1804 Jefferson's Reelection and Madison's Two Terms Week 4: 1816 & 1820 Monroe's Two Terms and 1824 John Quincy Adams Defeats Andrew Jackson
Learning Goals
To understand the election process focusing on individual elections, their outcomes, and impacts on history.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Politics can be controversial, and issues raised during campaigns can be divisive. A good number of presidents are alleged to have had extra-marital affairs. I may note that in a course if it applies to the election or reelection of a candidate. I will not go into any detail about such affairs. A few presidents are alleged to have had children outside of their marriage (Thomas Jefferson comes to mind) and, again, that may be covered in the course but without explicit detail. A few presidents participated in duels; that will be the limit of conversation about violence in this course. Please rest assured that the content for this class will be age-appropriate.
Supply List
N/A
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.270towin.com/
https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/
Book - "Anything For A Vote" by Joseph Cummins (it is NOT necessary for students to purchase this book)
Book - "Presidential Elections, 1789-2008" CQ Press (it is NOT necessary for students to purchase this book)
Book - "Mr. Beat presents...The Ultimate American Presidential Election Book: Every Presidential Election in American History (1788-2020)" (it is NOT necessary for students to purchase this book)
Book - "The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best--and Worst--Chief Executives" by Brian Lamb, Susan Swain, et al (it is NOT necessary for students to purchase this book)
The United States Constitution
Joined October, 2020
5.0
9reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
I have more than 30 years of experience as a history teacher. Specifically, I taught United States history and American Government. Additionally, I was the advisory for the History Club.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-7 learners per class
