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HI117 (EX17) OA - American History to 1877

This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Textbooks

Liberty, Equality, Power, A History of the American People Volume I: To 1877, Murrin, et. al., Cengage Learning, Concise Sixth Edition, ISBN 978-1-133-94773-8

Miracle at Philadelphia, The Story of the Constitutional Convention, Catherine Drinker Bowen, ISBN 978-0-316-10398-5

Celia, A Slave, Melton A. McLaurin, ISBN 978-0-380-71935-8

Other primary resource readings provided by the instructor.

Course Description

A survey from settlement to the end of Reconstruction (1877). Topics include basic institutions (family, religion, education, politics and economics); the causes of the American Revolution; democratization; the U.S. Constitution; development of political parties; the causes of the Civil War; and the changing status of African-Americans. Fulfills the state civics requirement.

Course Objectives

This course promotes critical understanding of historical facts to achieve four objectives:

a. To introduce the student to concepts and technology associated with the U.S. (MoSPE 1C1)

b. To explore the personalities, events, and locations important to American society. (MoSPE 1C1)

c. To acquaint the student with political parties and voting. (MoSPE 1C1)

d. To familiarize the student with important facts and chronology. (MoSPE 1C1)