American History I, SS 34
Welcome to American History I. Please take a few moments to read our syllabus, and course description.
Course Description: This course is required for graduation! American History SS34 will span the period from the earliest civilizations up to the Twentieth century. The course will be presented through lecture, and discussion using Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, overhead and whiteboard presentations. The text and most materials ave available online at www.pearsonsuccessnet.com .
Textbook: American Anthem, Holt-Rinehart and Winston Edition.
Course Objectives:
- Research skills and writing skills for history.
- Early civilizations in the Americas.
- Age of Exploration and Colonization.
- American Revolution and the New Nation.
- Westward Expansion.
- Civil War and Reconstruction.
- Industrial Revolution.
- Age of Imperialism.