U.S. History 2: Early Republic to Civil War (1787-1865)
The class will cover U.S. History from the U.S. Constitution to the end of the Civil War for high school students #academic
Mr. Marshall
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4.9
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What's included
16 live meetings
14 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Every class will cover readings in the U.S. Narrative Volume I and Destiny of the Republic supplemental reader. Reading the material in advance is encouraged, but students will choose their own level of engagement. Unless specified in advance that it would make the student uncomfortable, I will ask a lot of discussion questions while delivering the lessons to keep the lessons interactive.Assessment
About seven Kahoot quizzes based on the lessons in U.S. Narrative provide form of assessment but are more aimed at rentention of the material that has been covered.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This Course is equivalent to a 100-level, one-quarter college class in U.S. History. It comes from the U.S. Narrative Textbook, and includes the supplemental reader by Candace Millard, Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President Here is the sample syllabus, subject to possible changes: 1 Class Introduction The Early Republic 1789-1824 U.S. Narrative, Chapter 9, 158-167 2 Presidency of Adams to Missouri Compromise, U.S. Narrative, 167-185 Introduction of Reader, Destiny of the Republic. 3 The Opening of America 1815-1850, U.S. Narrative, Chapter 10, 186-195 Destiny of the Republic, Intro & Chapter 1 Kahoot Quiz 1 4 The Labor Movement, U.S. Narrative, 196-203 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps. 2-3 5 The Rise of Democracy, U.S. Narrative, Chapter 11, 205-216 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps. 4-5 Kahoot Quiz 2 6 The Nullification Crisis to Jacksonian Party System, U.S. Narrative, 216-223 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps. 6-7 7 The Rise of Democracy, U.S. Narrative, Chapter 12, 224-236 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps. 8-9 Kahoot Quiz 3 8 Afire with Faith 1820-1850, U.S. Narrative, 236-242 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps. 10-11 9 The Old South, U.S. Narrative, Chapter 13, 243-252 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps. 12-13 Kahoot Quiz 4 10 The Peculiar Institution, U.S. Narrative, 252-261 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps. 14-15 11 Western Expansion and the Rise of Slavery, U.S. Narrative Chapter 14, 262-270 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps. 16-17 Kahoot Quiz 5 12 Political Origins of Expansion U.S. Narrative, 270-284 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps. 18-19 13 The Union Broken, 1850-1861, U.S. Narrative, Chapter 15, 285-296 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps 20-21 Kahoot Quiz 6 14 The Union Home Front, U.S. Narrative, 296-306 Destiny of the Republic, Chaps 22-Epilogue 15 Total War and the Republic, U.S. Narrative, Chapter 16, 307-321 Film Kahoot Quiz 6 16 Gone to Be A Soldier, U.S. Narrative, 321-331 Film Kahoot Final Exam on U.S. Narrative Chaps. 9-16
Learning Goals
This is a "survey course" of this period of U.S. History designed to provide broad brush strokes of history. We will drill down more deeply during discussion of Destiny of the Republic.
This course teaches history skills for high school and college students. These skills are reading critically, examining primary documents, conducting research, and gaining the sweep of American History from The Constitution to the end of the Civil War
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Parental Guidance
As a master's degree holder from Pepperdine University (2010) I have been a Graduate Teaching Assistant, College Instructor, and Summer Instructor to high school students at UCLA.
U.S. History includes violence and genocide against Native peoples, slavery of African Americans, and other examples of systemic racism. The existence of these difficult subjects should be understood by the time a student reaches high school, which is the target age for this class. When these topics are covered, sensitivity will be exercised. I have dealt with sensitive or unpleasant topics many times in my classes, and I avoid gratuitous violence or sexual themes.
Supply List
I take time to teach some research skills beginning with an encyclopedia search and proceeding to selecting sources to write an essay. We also use History.com, museum and monument websites, the Library of Congress Newspaper Archive, and short film clips such as: Garfield and Military Service: Committed to the Cause, https://www.pbs.org/video/american-experience-garfield-and-military-service-committed-cause/, from PBS.
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Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2020
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82reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Pepperdine University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Montana
I have a master's degree in history from Pepperdine University (2010), and I have taught U.S. History for four years in college.
This course includes the history of marginalized groups in American Society and specifically African Americans and Native Americans.
With regard to studying Native American History and heritage, https://www.tulsalibrary.org/research/american-indian-resource-center is a worthwhile site as it involves the Dawes Act of 1868 and the establishment of reservations and Tribal Roles in the West. Some mention might be made regarding advocacy because these issues are current and in the news, but this is a history class rather than a global studies.
This course touches on the period of history known as Reconstruction, which led to Jim Crow laws in the Southern United States. With regard to African American rights and advocacy, https://www.trayvonmartinfoundation.org/ supports education with regard to challenges among the African American community in the Wake of Trayvon Martin's death and other examples of racial injustice. These issues may be included in the discussion of U.S. History since the Civil War. Examples of injustice are much in the news, and ties can be may be made to slavery, Reconstruction, and Jim Crow laws. Reviews
Live Group Class
$288
for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-6 learners per class
