American History from 1877
Dr. Paul A. Lester M-W-F
Room: Hardman 114 Section 4
Required Text:
Henretta, James A. America A Concise History Volume II
Course Objective:
History 202 will attempt to provide the student with a basic understanding of the origins of American civilization from 1877 to the present. Among the issues to be covered are: the Progressive Movement, World War I, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement including the turbulent 60’s.
Assignments:
1. Ten Short Essays: There will be ten short writing assignments. They will be given unannounced throughout the course of the semester.
2. Three Hourly Exams: Examinations will be multiple choice. Students will be responsible for acquiring a scantron sheet and No. 2 pencil for 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.
Grading: Value Distribution: Short Essays: 10%
Exam 1 30%
Exam 2 30%
Exam 3 30%
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 |
The American West |
Chapter 16 |
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Jan. 25 |
Age of Industry, Part 1 |
Chapter 17 |
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Jan. 27 |
Age of Industry, Part 2 |
Chapter 17 |
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Jan. 30 |
Immigration |
Chapter 18 |
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Feb. 1 |
Urbanization |
Chapter 18 |
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Feb. 3 |
Labor Unrest |
Chapter 18 |
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Feb. 6 |
Gilded Age Politics, Part 1 |
Chapter 19 |
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Feb. 8 |
Gilded Age Politics, Part 2 |
Chapter 19 |
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Feb. 10 |
Imperialism, Part 1 |
Chapter 20 |
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Feb. 13 |
Imperialism, Part 2 |
Chapter 20 |
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Feb. 15 |
Progressivism, Part 1 |
Chapter 20 |
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Feb. 17 |
Progressivism, Part 2 |
Chapter 20 |
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Feb. 20 |
Progressivism, Part 3 |
Chapter 20 |
Feb. 22 |
Test 1 |
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Feb. 24 |
World War 1, Part 1 |
Chapter 22 |
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Feb. 27 |
World War 1, Part 2 |
Chapter 22 |
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March 1 |
Return and Review Tests |
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March 3 |
Aftermath of War, Part 1 |
Chapter 23 |
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March 6 |
Aftermath of War, Part 2 |
Chapter 23 |
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March 8 |
1920’s |
Chapter 23 |
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March 10 |
Mass Culture of the 1920’s |
Chapter 23 |
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March 13 |
Politics of the 1920’s |
Chapter 23 |
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March 15 |
The Great Depression |
Chapter 24 |
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March 17 |
The New Deal, Part 1 |
Chapter 25 |
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March 27 |
The New Deal, Part 2 |
Chapter 25 |
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March 29 |
World War ll, Part 1 |
Chapter 26 |
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March 31 |
World War ll, Part 2 |
Chapter 26 |
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April 3 |
World War ll, Part 3 |
Chapter 26 |
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April 5 |
Test 2 |
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April 7 |
The Cold War, Part 1 |
Chapter 27 |
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April 10 |
The Cold War, Part 2 |
Chapter 27 |
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April 12 |
Return and Review Tests |
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April 14 |
The Cold War, Part 3 |
Chapter 27 |
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April 17 |
The Truman Years |
Chapter 27 |
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April 19 |
The Eisenhower Years, Part 1 |
Chapter 27 |
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April 21 |
The Eisenhower Years, Part 2 |
Chapter 27 |
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April 24 |
The 1950’s |
Chapter 28 |
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April 26 |
The Turbulent 1960’s, Part 1 |
Chapter 29 |
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April 28 |
The Turbulent 1960’s, Part 2 |
Chapter 29 |
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May 1 |
The Nixon Years |
Chapter 30 |
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May 3 |
Make-up Exams |
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May 5 |
Final Exam |
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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.