U.S. History 1830-1860 Slavery and Expansion - Standalone or Part 6 Of 12
Come and join us for this 14 week class where we will discuss the expansion and impact of slavery in the West, and how the belief of Manifest Destiny impacted different groups of people. For Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
14 live meetings
12 hrs 50 mins 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
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US Grade 8 - 11
U.S. History is long and complicated. In this class, which is part of a 12 part series, we will delve into American History during the beginning of the 1800's. We will start by looking at the importance of cotton and the rise of plantation culture, and how the expansion of slavery impacted the addition of western states and territories. We will examine the Mexican-American war and explore how it fueled the belief in Manifest Destiny and migration west. And we will examine the transcontinental railroad, the rise in immigration, and it's impact on the American West. This class will consist of 30-40 minute weekly lectures. Homework is given weekly, but is optional. (I use homework as an extension of topics that we do not have time to discuss in class.) It is not required to take each course in order or to take all 12 parts. Topics covered are listed in the syllabus below
Learning Goals
Learners will take an in-depth look at the many different people who impacted history and both key and little known events that shaped the U.S. History. This course, Part 6 of 12, will cover the growth and impact of slavery, western expansion, and the growth of the United States in the early 1800's.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
The importance and rise of cotton and it's impact on plantation culture
The impact of the cotton gin 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Cotton Revolution
How cotton impacted slavery and how the U.S. grew to dominate the cotton trade 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Life Under Slavery
Growth of Southern Slave Culture and the image of the Old South 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
How religion and honor shaped slavery
Nat Turner's rebellion 55 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.
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
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
An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe - Benjamin Madley
The Age of Gold: The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream - H.W. Brands
History of the American Frontier - 1763-1893
The Transcontinental Railroad - John Hoyt Williams
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.
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Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week, 14 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-10 learners per class
