Overview of
Learning Module 1: History 101
A
Revolutionary People: Created (Un) Equal[1]
Revised:
September 1
Learning Objectives:
·
Learn the
Causes and Impact of the American War of Independence/Revolutionary War
·
Understand the
Concepts of “Natural Rights Doctrine” and “Social
Contract”
·
Learn the
Issues and Decisions of Forming a New Nation (1790s)
·
Explore the
Issues Facing Women and African Americans (Slave and Non-Slave) in
Revolutionary
Assigned Textbook Chapters: 5, 6, 7, & 8 (pp. 268 – 295)
Activities: (distributed in
class)
Assessment Tools: 130 pts
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Dates |
Topics for Lectures/Discussions |
Assignments (Homework) |
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Aug.
18 |
Orientation;
What is the Meaning of American Democracy? |
Purchase
Textbook. |
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Aug. 20 |
Class Cancelled |
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Aug.
25 |
The
American Revolution – The War for |
Read
Chapter 5 |
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Aug.
27 |
The
American Revolution – The War for The
American Revolution – The Revolution Within |
Read
Chapter 6 Prepare
for quiz on Activity 1 |
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Sept.
1 |
The
American Revolution – The Revolution Within (cont) Founding
a Nation Quiz/Discussion
on Activity 1 |
Read
Chapter 7 |
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Sept.
3 |
Founding a Nation (cont.) Securing
the Republic Distribute
Activity 2 |
Read
selected pages / Chapter 8 Prepare
for quiz on Act. 2 |
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Sept.
8 |
Securing
the Republic (cont) Distribute
Exam Study Guide |
Prepare
for exam / LM1 |
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Sept.
10 |
Quiz
/ Discussion on Activity 2 Exam
Review |
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Sept.
15 |
Objective
Test – LM1 |
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