Survey of the major developments in American history from Pre-Columbian times to the Era of Reconstruction. Includes Pre- and Colonial America, the Formative Years 1776-1815, the Early National Period 1815-1850, and the coming of the Civil War and its aftermath. Also integrates the social, intellectual, and political aspects of early American life.
Prerequisites
Reading proficiency as established by District Policy
1. Able to discuss the evolution of American society and institutions from Pre-Columbian to Colonial times.
2. Able to discuss the shaping and establishing of American political institutions.
3. Able to evaluate the rise of American federal power and “Manifest Destiny.”
4. Able to analyze the North/South dichotomy and the Civil War.
5. Able to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Reconstruction.