American History to 1877
Dr. Paul A. Lester M-W-F
Spring, 2006 8:30-9:20 am – Section 1
Room: Hardman 114 11:30-12:20 pm – Section 3
Required Text:
Henretta, James, America: A concise History Volume 1
Course Objective:
History 201G will attempt to provide the student with a basic understanding of the origins of American civilization from the Age of Discovery through Reconstruction. It will focus attention on factual information and the complexity of causal relationships in explaining historical events. To an extent, the course also will educate the student to the variety of scholarly interpretations that exist regarding specific issues and overall trends in American History.
Assignments:
Three Hourly Exams: Examinations will be essay format. Students will be responsible for bringing a blue book to each exam.
Make Up Exams:
Students are urged to take the exams when scheduled; it is to your benefit. All students who miss an exam, and have a legitimate excuse may take a make-up exam. It should be noted; however, that you cannot take more than one make up exam, and that the final Exam of May 5 does not apply, ie. There will be no make up for anyone who misses the final exam. All make up exams will be given on May 3 in the classroom.
Office Hours: Room 229, Breland Hall
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30-11:20a.m.
By appointment at any reasonable time
Telephone: 646-6728
Attendance: As all of the test questions are covered in the lectures, regular attendance is necessary to pass this course.
Disabilities: If you have a disability that may affect your performance in this course please provide documentation to the Office of Disabled Students, Garcia Annex, 646-1921. Appropriate accommodations may then be provided for you. If you have a condition that may affect your ability to exit safely from the premises in an emergency or that may cause an emergency during class, you are encouraged to discuss this with me in confidence and/or the director of the Disabled Students Programs. If you have any questions about the Americans With Disabilities Act, call the ADA Coordinator 646-7795.
Syllabus:
Jan. 20 |
Introduction and Course Requirements |
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Jan. 23 |
Native Americans |
Chapter 1 |
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Jan. 25 |
The Age of Discovery, Part 1 |
Chapter 1 |
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Jan. 27 |
The Age of Discovery, Part 2 |
Chapter 1 |
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Jan. 30 |
The Plantation Colonies: Virginia |
Chapter 2 |
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Feb. 1 |
The Plantation Colonies: MD, NY, and SC |
Chapter 2 |
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Feb. 3 |
Black Slavery |
Chapter 2 |
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Feb. 6 |
New England: The Pilgrims |
Chapter2 |
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Feb. 8 |
Puritan Origins, Part 1 |
Chapter 2 |
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Feb. 10 |
Puritan Origins, Part 2 |
Chapter 2 |
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Feb. 13 |
Puritan Origins, Part 3 |
Chapter 2 |
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Feb. 15 |
Regulation of Colonial Trade, Part 1 |
Chapter 3 |
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Feb. 17 |
Regulation of Colonial Trade, Part 2 |
Chapter 3 |
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Feb. 20 |
The War for Empire |
Chapter 4 |
Feb. 22 |
First Exam |
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Feb. 24 |
Origins of the American Revolution, Part 1 |
Chapter 5 |
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Feb. 27 |
Origins of the American Revolution, Part 2 |
Chapter 5 |
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March 1 |
Return and Review Exams |
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March 3 |
The War for Independence, Part 1 |
Chapter 6 |
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March 6 |
The War for Independence, Part 2 |
Chapter 6 |
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March 8 |
Republicanism |
Chapter 7 |
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March 10 |
The Articles of Confederation |
Chapter 7 |
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March 13 |
The Critical Period, Part 1 |
Chapter 7 |
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March 15 |
The Critical Period, Part 2 |
Chapter 7 |
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March 17 |
The Constitution |
Chapter 7 |
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March 27 |
The New Nation |
Chapter 7 |
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March 29 |
Jefferson and the Republican Ascendancy |
Chapter 8 |
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March 31 |
The War of 1812 |
Chapter 8 |
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April 3 |
The Era of Good Feelings |
Chapter 8 |
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April 5 |
Second Exam |
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April 7 |
Age of Jackson, Part 1 |
Chapter 11 |
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April 10 |
Age of Jackson, Part 2 |
Chapter 11 |
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April 12 |
Return and Review Exams |
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April 14 |
Age of Jackson, Part 3 |
Chapter 11 |
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April 17 |
The Slave South |
Chapter 12 |
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April 19 |
Abolitionism, Part 1 |
Chapter 12 |
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April 21 |
Abolitionism, Part 2 |
Chapter 12 |
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April 24 |
Manifest Destiny, Part 1 |
Chapter 13 |
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April 26 |
Manifest Destiny, Part 2 |
Chapter 13 |
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April 28 |
Civil War |
Chapter 14 |
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May 1 |
Reconstruction |
Chapter 15 |
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May 3 |
Make up Exams |
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May 5 |
Final Exam |
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