Welcome to US History I (1492-1877)
Meet on Day 1, 11:20-12:20
Course Overview:
United States History I is designed as a survey course, beginning with the Colonization and Settlement of the United States and continuing to the development of the United States as an industrial nationThis course provides student with a framework for studying political, social, economic and cultural issues and for analyzing the impact these issues have had on American society.
Course Objectives:
Chronological Thinking:
- To compare present and past events to evaluate the consequences of past decisions and apply lessons learned.
- Analyze how change occurs through time due to shifting values and beliefs as well as technological advancements and changes in the political and economic landscape.
Spatial Thinking:
- Construct various forms of geographic representations to show the spatial patterns of physical and human phenomena.
- Relate current events to the physical and human characteristics of places and regions.
Critical Thinking:
- Distinguish valid arguments from false arguments when interpreting current and historical events.
- Evaluate sources for validity and credibility and to detect propaganda, censorship, and bias.
Presentational Skills:
- Take a position on a current public policy issue and support it with historical evidence, reasoning, and constitutional analysis in a written and/or oral format.
