American History to 1877
Dr. Paul A. Lester M-W-F
Spring, 2006 9:30 -10:20am
Room: Hardman 114 Section 5
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. The three exams will constitute 75% of the final grade. The other 25% will come from weekly quizzes to be given during discussion groups. 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 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
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Jan. 23 |
Introduction and Course Requirements Age of Discovery, Part 1 |
Chapter 1 |
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Jan. 25 |
The Age of Discovery, Part 2 |
Chapter 1 |
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Jan. 27 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
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 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
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 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
Chapter 2 |
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Feb. 13 |
Puritan Origins, Part 2 |
Chapter 2 |
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Feb. 15 |
Regulation of Colonial Trade, Part 1 |
Chapter 3 |
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Feb. 17 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
Chapter 3 |
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Feb. 20 |
Regulation of Colonial Trade, Part 2 |
Chapter 4 |
Feb. 22 |
First Exam |
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Feb. 24 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
Chapter 5 |
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Feb. 27 |
Origins of the American Revolution, Part 1 |
Chapter 5 |
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March 1 |
Origins of the American Revolution, Part 2 |
Chapter 5 |
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March 3 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
Chapter 6 |
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March 6 |
The War for Independence |
Chapter 6 |
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March 8 |
Republicanism |
Chapter 7 |
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March 10 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
Chapter 7 |
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March 13 |
Articles of Confederation |
Chapter 7 |
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March 15 |
The Constitution |
Chapter 7 |
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March 17 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
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 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
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 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
Chapter 11 |
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April 10 |
Age of Jackson, Part 1 |
Chapter 11 |
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April 12 |
Age of Jackson, Part 2 |
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April 14 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
Chapter 11 |
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April 17 |
Abolitionism |
Chapter 12 |
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April 19 |
Manifest Destiny |
Chapter 12 |
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April 21 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
Chapter 12 |
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April 24 |
Civil War, Part 1 |
Chapter 13 |
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April 26 |
Civil War, Part 2 |
Chapter 13 |
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April 28 |
Discussion Group Meeting |
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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Final Grades: Students may also obtain their grades over the phone (1-800-890-1645) or on the web. In order to use either of these systems the student must obtain a personal identification number (PIN) by following the instructions at http://www.nmsu.edu/ONLINE.
To avoid delays, students are encouraged to obtain a PIN number as soon as possible. For further information on the PIN, please contact Computing and Networking at 646-1840.
Grades will NOT be given out over my office phone or by the History Department Secretary.