Survey of the Early American Republic: 1776 - 1800
This one-day course gives a survey of the history of the early American Republic from the Declaration of Independence to the end of John Adams's presidency.
Jacob Grandstaff
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(11)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class surveys the first 24 years of the American Republic. It corresponds to the first quarter of US History I. The class begins during the American Revolution, but rather than covering battles it focuses on the political aspects of the Continental Congress. It shows why many of the members grew unsatisfied with the Articles of Confederation, which led to the Constitutional Convention. It covers the highlights of President Washington's administration, including the debates between Hamilton and Jefferson. It covers the Whiskey Rebellion and briefly explains the nation's foreign policy during the first administration. The last quarter of the class covers the Adams administration, including the Quasi-War with France, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and the Democratic-Republicans' opposition. This class is interactive, and students may ask questions at any time during the class. The class slides include maps of the early United States and paintings of key characters and events discussed. This class best suits students who have already taken at least one class in early American history. It aims to refresh the student's knowledge of key events of the Early American Republic and explain the main political debates of the day between the Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the history of the Early American Republic and understand the constitutional and political debates in which the Founders engaged in domestic and foreign policy matters.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.7
11reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi!
I'm Jacob. I strive to teach history in a way that inspires and entertains students while developing their research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
My courses center on US history and civics, but I will occasionally include courses on European history from the late modern period.
I have a BA and an MA in history from the University of North Alabama. I minored in German and Political Science and was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta honors society. I presented at numerous student history conferences and completed a summer research project in London on Britain's entry into World War I.
As a graduate student, I taught German and Spanish at a small private high school. I worked at a think tank in Washington, DC in 2017 before working on the reelection campaign of Massachusetts's governor in 2018. In 2019, I returned to the DC area to use the Library of Congress to research my thesis.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, biking, camping, traveling, and watching baseball or hockey.
Thanks for checking out my profile and feel free to follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jd_grandstaff/
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Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-10 learners per class
