Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
D ESCRIPTION : This course examines the history of America from the end the of French and
Indian War to the presidency of Andrew Jackson. The course will pay particular
attention to the ideological developments during the Revolution and the Founding Period
along with the early phases of American exploration and expansion.
O BJECTIVES : Through lecture, classroom discussion, slide shows, films, and course
readings, students will learn terminology and themes pertaining to the American
Revolution and Early Republic. Students will also write a short research paper to
develop research, writing, and oral presentation skills.
S YLLABUS : The course follows a sequence that is both topical and chronological. The
course schedule may change at the discretion of the instructor. Keep pace with the
readings; the middle portion of the class carries a heavy reading load, it is essential
that students keep up with the reading assignments. Students must finish reading the
assigned books by the first class of the week during which it is scheduled to be
completed unless otherwise stated. Students are responsible for all material
discussed in class and all assigned readings; students may be quizzed at any time.
Students are encouraged to meet with the instructor to clarify material as needed.