The Story of US History: Early 1800s
In this 12 week class learners will learn about early History of the United States of America from after the Constitution to the Mexican American War #academic
Chrissie D
Average rating:
4.8
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What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week there will be an assigned essay question which learners are to answer in one paragraph and submit to the teacher related to that week's lesson.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. This class will cover the events after the Constitution took effect until 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 if time allows there will be some discussion about the events and their importance. Each week there will be an assigned essay question related to what was discussed in class, learners should submit a one paragraph answer to the teacher before the following week's class. Week 1: New Government Takes Effect Bill of Rights, Washington becomes President, Alexander Hamilton's financial plan, rise of Political Parties Week 2: Building International Relations US and France, Jay Treaty with England, 11th Amendment, Pickney Treaty with Spain, Washington resigns Week 3: Country after Washington Election of 1796, Problems with France, Alien and Sedition Acts, Election of 1800, end of Federalist Party Week 4: Thomas Jefferson Jefferson's time as President, Louisiana Purchase, 12th Amendment Week 5: War of 1812 and its effects Embargo Act, War of 1812, Treaty of Ghent Week 6: Era of Good Feeling Westward Migration, Growth of Nationalism, Second National Bank, Purchase of Florida Week 7: Rise of Sectionalism Technological advancements, Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine Week 8: Growth of Sectionalism Election of 1824, Revival of 2 Party system, Sectional issues, Tariff of Abominations, Election of 1828 Week 9: Andrew Jackson's Revolution Immigration, Revolution of 1828, Andrew Jackson's democracy Week 10: Jacksonian Era and it's effects Aspects of Jackson era, Second bank of the United States, Election of 1832, Compromise Tariff of 1833 Week 11: Manifest Destiny Wildcat banks, Panic of 1837, Texas Revolution, Annexation of Texas, Election of 1840 Week 12: Mexican American War Mexican American War, Industry advances during early 1800s #academic
Learning Goals
Learners will learn about American History, be able to discuss it, and answer essay questions related to it.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
New Government Takes Effect
Bill of Rights, Washington becomes President, Alexander Hamilton's financial plan, rise of Political Parties 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Building International Relations
US and France, Jay Treaty with England, 11th Amendment, Pickney Treaty with Spain, Washington resigns 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Country after Washington
Election of 1796, Problems with France, Alien and Sedition Acts, Election of 1800, end of Federalist Party 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson's time as President, Louisiana Purchase, 12th Amendment 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"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, and Federalist Papers along with other sources from the time. (Used appropriate weeks)
Joined March, 2020
4.8
297reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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.Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $153 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-6 learners per class
