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HIST-1301-021 United States History I
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Tech Supported
Textbook: The textbook is required for this course. David Shi, America: The Essential Learning Edition, vol.I 2022 (third edition).
ISBN: 978-0-393-42299-3
Paper, pen, access to computer with reliable internet, camera and microphone
After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to:
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1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence 2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources 3. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history. |
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Behavioral Expectations/Classroom Ground Rules: Students caught cheating on exams, quizzes, or other assignments will receive a failing grade (F) for that exam and may face institutional discipline. See the Plagiarism, Collusion and Cheating Policy posted in the Blackboard class. Students who are more than 10 min late for class without a valid reason will be counted absent.
Withdrawals: The last day to withdraw is April 30.
In order to initiate the withdrawal process, you must fill out the required form. You can access the form in your Blackboard class under the "Withdrawal Form" tab. You will need to get the instructor's signature in order to drop the class.
Administrative Drop: Any student who has not attended class by the census date (March 25) will be administratively dropped from the course by the Registrar's Office.
Departmental Tutoring Policy: If a student's overall average drops below 70%, he or she will be required to attend tutoring per the instructor’s directions.
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Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. It is also the responsibility of the student to get any information missed due to an absence. It is the student’s responsibility to get the information that he/she missed. You cannot participate in class if you do not attend; therefore, an unexcused absence will result in a 0% participation grade for that class day. Excused absences must be accompanied by documentation or cleared with the instructor. Excused absences are at the discretion of the instructor. |
Week 1 |
March 19, 21 |
Ch. 1 & 2: A Collision of Cultures; England and Its American Colonies Syllabus agreement due Tuesday, March 19 by midnight Discussion Question & Inquizitives due Thursday, March 21st by midnight |
| Week 2 | March 26, 28 | Ch. 3 & 4: Colonial Ways of Life Discussion Question & Inquizitives due Thursday, March 26th by midnight |
| March 28 | Exam #1 Due Thursday, March 28th by Midnight | |
Week 3 | April 2, 4 | Ch. 5 & 6: From Colonies to States; The American Revolution; Securing the Constitution and Union Discussion Question & Inquizitives due Thursday, April 4th by midnight |
Week 4 | April 9, 11 | Ch. 7 & 8 The Early Republic Discussion Question and Inquizitives Due April 11th by Midnight |
April 11 | Exam #2 due Thursday, April 11th by Midnight | |
Week 5 | April 16, 18 | Ch. 9 & 10: The Emergence of a Market Economy; Nationalism & Sectionalism; The Jacksonian Era Discussion Question and Inquizitives due Thursday, April 18th by Midnight Thesis Statement and Outline for Letter for the Editor Due Friday, April 19th by Midnight |
Week 6 | April 23 | Ch. 11 & 12: The South & Slavery Discussion Question & Inquizitives Due Thursday, April 25th by Midnight Rough draft for Letter to the Editor due Friday, April 26th by Midnight |
April 25 | Exam #3 due Thursday, April 25th by Midnight | |
Week 7 | April 30, May 2 *May 3rd | Ch. 13 & 14: Religion, Romanticism, and Reform; Westward Expansion & Southern Secession; The War of the Union Discussion Question and Inquizitives due Thursday, May 2nd by Midnight Letter to Editor Written Assignment due by 11:59 pm |
Week 8 | 7, 9 | Finals Week Ch. 15: Reconstruction |
| May 9 | Final Exam-- Due Thursday, May 9th by Midnight | |
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This class is a general survey of United States History from the Reconstruction to the present. The study includes political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of life in this country and follows the development of the United States as a world power. HIST 1301 is not a prerequisite for 1302. The Instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or the calendar if needed. |
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