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HIST-1301-006 United States History I
<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills</p>
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Hybrid
Out of Many: A History of the American People, Volume I. 8th Edition. 2016. Faragher, et al. ISBN#9780134138343.
Pencil, pen, and notebook; access to a reliable desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection.
Course Overview
This is a hybrid, 8-week survey course in American History covering the time period from sustained European contact with the Americas to 1877. We will cover American, African, and European cultures as they existed prior to contact and the resulting cultural exchange, conflict, and cooperation. Next we will explore the colonial and revolutionary periods, followed by study of the creation of the new republic and the economic, social, and political challenges of establishing and maintaining it. Westward expansion, including the sectional crises that led to the Civil War, and Reconstruction will also be covered. As part of learning about these topics, you will also learn how to think critically about historical events, evaluate primary sources, compare viewpoints, and share your analyses of these events and materials through written and verbal forms.
You must be prepared to complete coursework online and be a self-starter in order to be successful in this class. This means that you must be committed to completing readings and other assignments in a timely manner, and be able to discuss these in class.
Course Objectives
Throughout this course, students will:
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Classroom Conduct
Come to class prepared to learn each day. Complete any assigned material including reading and assignments. Bring a notebook, pencil or pen, and your book (laptops are acceptable; your ebook is accessible using other devices as well). Come willing to learn and contribute.
Acceptable student behavior is noted in the Student Handbook, and is listed under the heading: “Student Conduct & Responsibilities” beginning on page 16 and continuing through page 17. Consequences for violations of the Code immediately follow and explanation of expectations. It is your responsibility to know and abide by this code of conduct while a student at Amarillo College.
You are expected to show respect for every individual in the classroom. Harassment or mocking of other students on any basis including religion, race, nationality, color, sex, physical or mental challenges, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc. is inappropriate and will not be tolerated. Be mindful and respectful of one another.
Cell phone use including texting during class is rude and will harm your participation grade. If you have an emergency situation and need to take a call during class, let me know before class starts. There will be class activities during which you will be free to use your own technology such as smart phones. Otherwise, turn your cell phones off when you are in class. You must also remove headphones as soon as you enter the classroom. It is rude and disruptive to the learning environment to wear them during class.
Course Work
There are a variety of activities, assignments and assessments that you will complete during this course. You are responsible for completing these in a timely manner. If you have questions about the requirements or are unsure about how to complete the work, consult the syllabus and the assignment instructions. If you are still in need of help, contact me and I will be glad to assist you. If you do need to contact me, please do so well before your assignment is due.
AC Connect will be used for the following functions:
This is a hybrid 8-week course, and will likely be challenging for many of you. In order to be successful, you must have full access to a working computer (desktop or laptop) and to the internet. You will not be able to complete coursework through use of a smartphone, since the Blackboard functions you will be using cannot be reliably accessed through smartphone or tablet technology. Additionally, you will be completing 50 to 60 pages of reading material a week; you must complete the reading in order to be successful in the course.
Academic Honesty
Copying another person’s work is unwise and dishonorable. Do not do it. Cheating of any kind is unacceptable; if you cheat, you will be dealt with as outlined in the Student Handbook. In other words, if you cheat, you will not get credit for the assignment or exam, and you may also face more serious consequences. This includes copying other students’ work on exams, quizzes, and assignments, as well as copying essays written by others. If you use someone else’s ideas, you must give them proper credit, though I expect you to learn how to articulate your own thoughts in this class. Integrity is vital to your success, and I expect you to exhibit this quality in all of your work.
If you have any questions about this policy, please ask.
Readings
Weekly assigned readings will include material from Out of Many: A History of the American People, vol. 1 and, occasionally, other sources. You will complete about two chapters of reading material each week and you are responsible for completing the reading assignments and may be called upon in class to comment upon them. You will complete quizzes as you progress through the text. These quizzes will be your quiz scores for the course. If you have any difficulty acquiring the book or with your readings, let me know immediately. Your performance in this section is directly linked to your participation grade.
REVEL for Out of Many, Volume 1 is the digital text you'll be using to access assignments throughout the semester. To access your materials, follow these instructions using the link provided (unique to this course):
Ethical Dilemma Assignment
You will have one formal writing assignment in this class: it will focus on an historical ethical dilemma from the time period covered in class. You will be expected to carry out research, develop a thesis, and write an essay concerning a given ethical dilemma. You must cite your sources using Turabian style. Further information regarding this assignment will be given when the assignment is made. You will have the option of turning in your paper early so that I can review it with you and make suggestions on improving your essay. The ethical dilemma assignment is worth 100 points.
Exams and Quizzes
You will have two major exams in this class. Exams will consist of a combination of multiple choice, essay, and short answer questions. I will provide you with a review sheet one week before each exam is given. Questions will be taken from the book, assigned source materials, quizzes, class activities, and lectures. Each exam is worth 150 points for a total of 300 points. Final Exam date TBA.
The Midterm Exam covers all materials assigned and covered in lecture from the very first class day up until the day of the exam. The Final Exam is comprised of material covered between the midterm exam and the Final. It will be in the same format as the Midterm Exam. Each of these exams is worth 150 points for a total of 300 points.
You will take quizzes within your Pearson textbook (REVEL) for each chapter assigned during the semester. These will be based on assigned readings only, and will be available for the period in which the chapter is assigned. I will take the average of all quizzes taken during the term, with a total of 200 points available for the term.
Participation and Team Activities
Attendance is directly connected to your success; each day that you are present and participating, you will earn participation points. Students will be divided into teams for discussions, activities, and study. Full participation in these groups is necessary for you to be successful in the class.
There will be two team activities that you will work on during the semester, these are worth 50 points each, for a total of 100 points. Attendance and participation beyond specified activities are worth 200 points.
Extra Credit
Students who are in need of an extra boost to their grade may complete extra credit work. No more than 50 points of extra credit may be earned during the semester. Extra credit opportunities will be announced in class and on AC Connect (in Blackboard). Due dates will be noted and instructions given for each opportunity.
Grading
Work completed in each category will be graded according to how well it adheres to the standards provided with each assignment. Points are assessed as follows:
Participation: 200
Team Activities: 100 points
Assignment: 100 points
Quizzes: 200 points
Midterm Exam: 150
Final Exam: 150
Breakdown of Grades:
900 total points available
810-900 points= A
720-809 points-= B
630-719 points= C
540-629 points= D
0-539 points= F
Attendance Policy
Attendance is vital to your success in this class. There are times when absences cannot be avoided due to a variety of reasons including illness, emergencies, or travel for educational purposes. If this occurs, contact me immediately. Any student who must miss class due to college activities or business must have his or her coach, director, or sponsor provide notice of the absence in advance of the activity. Such absences are excused if you notify me in advance.
Course Schedule
Week 1: Reading: Out of Many, Chapters 1 and 2; begin reading chapter 4.
8/22- Introduction to the Course; Pre-Columbian Worlds.
8/23- Independent Study: Early Exploration, The Beginning of African Slavery
8/24- The Columbian Exchange and Spanish Colonialism
Week 2: Reading: Out of Many, Chapters 3 and 5; continue reading chapter 4.
8/28- Independent Study: The French and Dutch in North America
8/29- English Colonies in the New World: Colonial Regions, Cultures, and Labor Systems
8/30- Independent Study: Conflict and War in the Colonies
8/31- Cultural Transformation of British North America
9/02- Complete all reading quizzes for the first two weeks
Week 3: Reading: Out of Many, Chapter 6; complete chapter 4.
9/04- Independent Study: Conflict, Revival, and Enlightenment
9/05- The French and Indian War
9/06- Independent Study: The French and Indian War, Impact on Colonial Society
9/07- American Nationalism and a Growing Rebellion
9/09- Complete all reading quizzes for this week
Week 4: Reading: Out of Many, Chapters 7, 8; begin chapter 10.
9/11- Independent Study: Efforts for Peace and the Decision for Independence; The American Revolution
9/12- The American Revolution
9/13-Independent Study: Governing the New Republic: The Articles of Confederation
9/14- A New Constitution and Crafting the American Presidency
9/14-Midterm Exam, available online. Due by Sunday, 17 September, at 11:59 PM. Allow 1 hour and 15 minutes in which to take this exam.
Week 5: Reading: Out of Many, Chapter 9; complete chapter 10.
9/18- Independent Study: The First Political Parties
9/19- The Adams and Jefferson Presidencies
9/20-Independent Study: American Presidencies through Madison
9/21-The War of 1812
9/23- Complete all reading quizzes for the last two weeks
Week 6: Reading: Out of Many, Chapters 11 and 12. Read Chapter 12 before reading chapter 11. Begin chapter 13
9/25-Independent Study: Industrial Changes and National Improvements
9/26- The “Era of Good Feelings” and the Market Revolution
9/27-Independent Study: The New Middle Class and the New Democratic Politics
9/28- Adams, The Election of 1828, and Jacksonian Democracy
9/28- Ethical Dilemma Paper Due
9/30- Complete all readings quizzes for this week
Week 7: Reading: Out of Many, Chapters 14 and 15; complete Chapter 13
10/02- Independent Study: A Second Great Awakening, Social Reform, Growing Abolitionism
10/03- Manifest Destiny and Sectional Crisis
10/04- Independent Study: Cracks in National Unity and the Election of 1860; The Civil War
10/05- The Civil War
10/07- Complete all readings quizzes for this week
Week 8: Reading: Out of Many chapters 16 and 17
10/09- Independent Study: A “Good Death” and National Responsibility for the “Honored Dead,” Film Assignment
10/10- The End of the Civil War; Presidential Reconstruction, Film Discussion
10/08- Independent Study: The Meaning of Freedom
10/10- Last Class Day: Congressional Reconstruction
10/12- Final Exam in Class: Exam Covers all material covered since midterm.
Professor’s note on course schedule and syllabus: schedule may be adjusted during the term to accommodate reasonable variance in class discussions during the term. We may, for example, cover some material more quickly than planned, while other lectures and discussions may lengthen the time we spend on a particular subject. Due dates for readings, quizzes, exams, and other course work will remain the same.
Unique Circumstances and ADA Policy
If you require accommodations due to special needs, you must let me know immediately so that I can work with you. If you wait, for example, until the midterm exam before you disclose these needs, it will not be possible for you to retake exams or rewrite essays. You must also contact disAbility Services. They have provided this explanation:
“Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center, Room 122, Phone 345-5639) as soon as possible.”
College expectations, personal and work pressures, and unexpected events in life are sometimes difficult to deal with. There is help available for anyone dealing with depression, grief, loss, anxiety, addiction, etc. The Amarillo College Social Services provides a variety of assistance options. The contact number for these services is 806-371-5439. Services are professional and confidential. Follow this link to view these services: https://www.actx.edu/socialservices/ . Please take advantage of them if you need to; they are there for you.
Emergencies
If an emergency arises in which you are asked to evacuate the building, do so immediately. Be prepared for emergencies by learning the locations of exits, fire extinguishers, and other information. You will find this information posted throughout the building. It is your responsibility to become familiar with this information, and you should have Amarillo College emergency contact phone numbers entered in your cell phone.
If you receive notice to evacuate the building, please evacuate promptly but in an orderly manner. Evacuation routes are posted in various locations and indicate all exits, outside assembly areas, locations of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations and emergency telephone numbers.
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