アメリカ大統領（1789 - 1861）：ジョージ・ワシントンからジェームズ・ブキャナンまで

The United States has had 46 Presidents since its founding. In this class, we explore the lives of the first 15 Presidents. Looking to the challenges they faced and their lives leading up to becoming the leader of the United States of America. We will also explore the office of the Presidency, how it has changed and grown. 

Classes will involve lectures, active discussion using the Socratic method in order to foster critical thinking. I will use slides and games, as well as providing hypothetical scenarios in order to foster and encourage discussion. 

Class topics will be as follows:

Week 1:
What is the Presidency?
George Washington 
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson

Week 2:
James Madison
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson 

Week 3:
Martin Van Buren 
William Henry Harrison 
John Tyler
James Polk

Week 4:
Zachary Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan