U.S. History Part 2: From Truman to the Berlin Wall
A 4-week course exploring American history from the end of World War II to the present day.
Nelson Vargas, JD; Law/Hist. Professor
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This is an 4-week course that meets once a week for 1 hour. This class examines the history of the United States, starting with post-World War II until the present day. The class is a lecture- and discussion-based course. Participation is encouraged but not required. I enjoy telling stories from the perspective of the people who lived through and experienced the events discussed, so much of the class will focus on historical narratives, pictures, and videos of events being studied. The course will provide multiple perspectives, including the historical perspectives of women, as well as exploring the experiences of racial and ethnic groups, including African American and migrant history. No prior knowledge is required. Week 1 Introduction End of WWII Truman Doctrine Marshall Plan NATO Week 2 Korean War Cuban Missle Crisis Vietnam War Week 3 Civil Rights Movement Watergate Cold War Week 4 OPEC Crisis Air Traffic Control Crisis Iran/Contra USSR and United States relations
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Parental Guidance
The class will address armed conflicts that the United States has been involved with, such as the Korean conflict and war in Vietnam. Given the age group, class discussion will focus on the lasting legacy of these conflicts and how they continue to shape the world today.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Sources for the class include:
* Source material documents from the U.S. National Archive, the Smithsonian resource library, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
* American Memory collection - historical collections for the National Digital Library, at the Library of Congress.
* History Matters: The U.S. Survey Course on the Web. (n.d.). Retrieved January 08, 2021, from http://historymatters.gmu.edu.
* Teaching for Change, Civil Rights Teaching, from https://www.civilrightsteaching.org/resources
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Juris Doctor in Political Science and Government from SUNY at Buffalo School of Law
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from SUNY at Albany
Originally from Puerto Rico, I grew up in the low-income housing projects of New York City. I have worked in law for over 20 years. This includes experience as a refugee officer in Africa and South East Asia.
As required by Outschool regarding I have significant expertise in conflict resolution and mediation. I have received mediation training as part of my legal degree and receive continuing education training in both mediation and conflict resolution to retain my legal licensure. I have participated in several mediations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. I have provided training in conflict resolution and de-escalation at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. In 2020 I co-taught a class on mediation at the Univerity of Maryland, School of Social Work. Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 56 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class
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