Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TCNW-0002
Organization's ID:
AH1
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
16 weeks (45 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 History
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to examine the social, political, and cultural evolution of the United States from early colonization through Reconstruction after the Civil War.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the key dates and events that took place in early American history up to 1877
  • Examine the contributing factors related to key events and turning points in American history up to 1877
  • Identify important figures up to 1877 and discuss their roles in American history

General Topics:

  • Early colonization
  • Native Americans and the colonies
  • War for Independence
  • War of 1812
  • Nationalism versus sectionalism
  • Expansion
  • Civil War
  • Reconstruction
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials