Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the major political, diplomatic, economic, and social developments from the fifteenth century through the Reconstruction period. In particular, the student will study the Red, Black and White cultures of pre-Revolutionary America; the American Revolution and the development of American republicanism; the Transportation Revolution and the emergence of a market economy; territorial expansion and wars; 1783-1860; antebellum reformers; Civil War, 1861-1865; Reconstruction, 1865-1877. Credits | 3 | Prerequisites | Eligible to enroll in English Composition. | Fees | This course has fees totaling $30.00. | Instructor | Mark Tacyn |
Office | ST 143 | Phone | 410-772-4949 |
Overall Course Objectives | Major Course Topics | Course Format | Orientation |
Course Requirements | Texts and Materials | | Course Web Site Overall Course Objectives Once you have completed this course you will be able t Describe the major political, diplomatic, economic, and social developments from the fifteenth century through the Reconstruction period. Understand pre-Revolutionary America; the American Revolution and the development of American republicanism; the Transportation Revolution and the emergence of a market economy; territorial expansion and wars; antebellum reformers; Civil War, 1861-1865; Reconstruction, 1865-1877.
Top of Page Major Course Topics - Colonial America: From Settlement to Revolution, 1400-1775
- America as an Emergent Nation, 1775-1850
- Social and Economic Changes, 1800-1860
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1865-1877
Top of Page Course Format - Is not self-paced.
- Does not require on-campus meetings.
- Does not require real-time chats.
- The communication in the class will take place through WebCT emails and online bulletin board discussions.
Top of Page Orientation This course does not have a face-to-face orientation. Top of Page Course Requirements - Review the “What you should know before you register” section of the Distance Learning Homepage.
- Weekly Reading Assignments
- Online Quizzes; Tests and Final
Top of Page Texts and Materials Required: Roark, The American Promise: History of the US to 1877, Vol I, 3rd Edition. Alfers, Telecourse Guide for the Shaping America: US History to 1877, 2nd Edition. Buy your textbooks from our online Bookstore, or visit our Bookstore. (Maps)
Technical Requirements and Plug-Ins: Review the Technical Requirements link above. The following plug-ins are required for this course: - Internet Explorer
- Netscape
- Word Viewer, if you don’t have the full version of Microsoft Word
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