Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: DDED-0009 Organization: Delaware Department of Education Location: Classroom-based Length: 12 weeks (36 hours) Dates Offered: 1/1/2004 - 5/31/2014 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 American History, History or American History I Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide students with an introductory level course in the political and economic history of the United States of America from the nation's beginning until the beginning of the 20th century. Learning Outcomes: Become familiar with the societies that existed in the Americas prior to European exploration and colonization Identify the challenges that the Americans overcame to gain independence from Great Britain, establishing a new government, and creating the Constitution Document the issues that ultimately led to the Civil War Recognize the goals, challenges and failures of Reconstruction Demonstrate knowledge of the political, economical, and technological changes of 15th century Europe that led to the exploration of the Americas Recognize the basic political, economic, and religious movements that shaped and influenced colonial life Demonstrate knowledge of the economic and cultural factors that created dependency on slavery in the South Identify the transformations that occurred in both the North and the South as a consequence of the Civil War General Topics: The exploration of the New World The settlement of North America by the English The growth of the British empire The coming of independence The creation of a new system of government Westward expansion The rise of capitalism Slavery The coming of the Civil War The Civil War Reconstruction America at its Centennial. Evaluation methods include mid-term and final exams, quizzes, written assignments, research paper, observations, and class participation Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Discussion Lectures Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content