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The Story of the Early History of the United States of America
Chrissie D
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(286)
In this class learners will learn about early History of the United States of American from the early Indigenous Peoples to the Mexican American War #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
To understand History we need to understand the overall story of it and how things fit together. In this class learners will learn about the overall story of American History by looking at the smaller stories that are a part of it. From the early Indigenous Peoples to the Mexican American War. These will be given from a variety of perspectives and viewpoints. Each week there will be a lecture about the events, and daily discussion question posted in the classroom for learners to answer based...
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1BeginningsFirst Indigenous Peoples, Ancestral Pueblo, Adena, Mississippians, Algonquin Nation, Haudenosaunee Confederacy, arrival of Europeans, and the founding of the first English ColoniesWeek 2Lesson 2Moving towards IndependenceEarly governments, tolerance and intolerance, differences, French and Indian War (Seven Years War)Week 3Lesson 3The American RevolutionGreat Britain clamps down, rebellion, Declaration of Independence, Revolution itselfWeek 4Lesson 4Starting a new NationEnd of Revolution and its effects, Critical Period, Original Government, Articles of ConfederationWeek 5Lesson 5Constitutional ConventionImportance, what occurred during Constitutional Convention, influenced of other culturesWeek 6Lesson 6The ConstitutionDivision of Powers, set up of government, checks and balances, influenced by other culturesWeek 7Lesson 7New Government takes EffectGeorge Washington as President, Bill of Rights, Alexander Hamilton fixes country's finances, Rise of Political Parties, International relationsWeek 8Lesson 8Country after WashingtonJohn Adams and Thomas Jefferson Presidencies, Federalist Party, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition and its effect on the people living thereWeek 9Lesson 9War of 1812 and its effectsNapoleonic wars effect on US, War of 1812, Growth of Nationalism, Second Bank of the United StatesWeek 10Lesson 10Rise of Sectionalism over NationalismMissouri Compromise, Latin American relations with US, Monroe Doctrine, improvements in transportation, Election of 1824Week 11Lesson 11Era of Andrew Jackson and its effectsElection of 1828, Andrew Jackson's PresidencyWeek 12Lesson 12Mexican-American WarAmericans in Texas, Texas Revolution, Abolitionist Movement, Mexican-American War, Compromise of 1850
Learners will learn about early American History, be able to discuss it, and answer essay questions related to it.
I love history and learning about how people lived during different times. I like to do research into how people lived and trying things out for myself. I believe the best way to learn about something is to try and experience it first hand and through this class we will try to experience this as best we can. I have traveled extensively and interacted with many cultures firsthand, so I have a broad first hand experience and understanding of different cultures and their effect and perspective on the world. I teach history classes on Outschool in a variety of formats and subjects, including many that include sensitive topics.
Homework Offered
Each day there will be a discussion question posted in the classroom related to the lecture for learners to think about and respond to. Each week there will be an assigned essay question which learners are to answer in one paragraph and post in the classroom, learners are encouraged to read how other learners answer the question and respond to it as well.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
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This class covers a long period of history, in which there were several wars, and featured the mistreatment of various groups. These topics will be handled in an age appropriate manner. If parents have any questions or concerns please contact the teacher. If questions arise in class about these topics, they will be treated in a sensitive and inclusive way, while being accurate, and age appropriate. Learners will be encouraged to share their own opinions on the topics as well.
"American History Review Text" by Irving L Gordon (Used every week) "The Story of America" by John Anthony Scott (Primarily used Week 1) Used all weeks as reference for teacher: americanindian.si.edu/nk360/lessons-resources/search-resources www.haudenosauneeconfederacy.com www.americanyawp.com We will also use the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Federalist Papers, and Declaration of Independence, along with other sources from the time. (Used appropriate weeks)
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(286)
I am a former Home School student who has never stopped learning! I love history and telling stories verbally and through writing, and I want to share that passion with others. I believe the statement is true: “Those who don’t learn from History...
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Ages: 10-15
