Survey of the Early American Republic: 1800 - 1824
This one-day course gives a survey of the history of the Early American Republic from the election of 1800 to the election of John Quincy Adams.
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 Jeffersonian era of the American Republic. It corresponds to the second quarter of US History I, covering the years 1800 - 1824. The class picks up during the contentious election of 1800. It covers Jefferson's war on the Barbary pirates, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Aaron Burr conspiracy. It surveys the Madison presidency and spends considerable time on the War of 1812 and the Red Stick War. Much of the time spent on the James Monroe presidency focuses on the improving technology and changing economy of the era and the debate over the federal government's role in infrastructure. It also shows how the Missouri Compromise exposed the social, cultural, economic, and political division that had grown between the northern and southern states during the early republic. It ends with the election of 1824. This class is interactive, and students may ask questions at any time during the class provided it's related to the subject matter. The class includes slides, which 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.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their knowledge of the Jeffersonian era, including the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, the expanding role of the federal government, and the growing political divide between the North and South.
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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
