The American Civil War - U.S. History Part 7
Come and join us for this stand alone or continuous 16 week class where we take a in-depth look at the causes, major events, and people of the American Civil War. For Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, learners will be given various readings, worksheets and discussion questions, and key assignments that will help them in understanding the material covered. These will vary from week to week. Learners will also have their choice of weekly extension projects.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
U.S. History is long and complicated. In this class, which is part of a 12 part series, we will delve into American History and explore it's history with slavery. We will take a look at both the minor and major events that led to the Civil War, the people involved on both sides, and walk through major battles. We will explore what life was like for different groups of people around the country during this time and how the war shaped peoples lives. We will explore the impact of Lincoln's assassination and why Reconstruction ultimately failed. It is not required to take each course in order or to take all 12 parts. Each week, we will meet for a 35-45 minute class lecture. The remainder of class will be discussion about topics covered that week. There will be multiple options each week for homework. These are opportunities to study in greater detail some of the topics that were touched on each week.
Learning Goals
Write about what we learn.
Use technology to research both past and current events and topics.Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
History of Slavery in the U.S.
Examination of slavery in North America from the Colonial Era to 1800 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sectionalism in the Early Republic
The Louisiana Purchase of 1803; The Missouri Compromise 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Westward Expansion
Impact on slavery and politics; Impact of the Mexican-American War and the new territories/states 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Legislation and Uprisings
John Brown; The Kansas-Nebraska Act; The Election of 1856; The Dred Scott decision 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will cover early American history, which includes topics of violence, domination, racism, slavery, and discrimination. All topics will be discussed at an age appropriate level. (Please check the age group of the class before registering.)
Some of the sources used for this course use derogatory and racist language towards Native Americans, African Americans, and others. My goal for this course is to be inclusive and to highlight how history is often more commonly written from the perspective of the perceived winner and to create an inclusive class that highlights multiple perspectives of history.
There may be some Youtube videos that are listed as homework assignments. These can be watched on the Outschool classroom page.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
The American Yawp https://www.americanyawp.com/
An Indigenous People's History of the United States - Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
A Young People's History of the United States - Howard Zinn
When Slavery Was Called Freedom: Evangelicalism, Proslavery, and the Causes of the Civil War - John Patrick Daly
John Brown, Abolitionist: The Man who Killed Slavery, Sparked the Civil War, and Seeded Civil Rights - David Reynolds
Disunion!: The Coming of the American Civil War, 1789-1859 - Elizabeth Varon
The Promise of the New South: Life After Reconstruction - Edward L. Ayers
West from Appomattox: The Reconstruction of America after the Civil War - Heather Cox
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism. Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week, 16 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class
