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Follow the exciting story of the French and Indian War, the Civil War, and more.
Total Classes: 14
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: none
Suggested Grade Level: High School (Adjustments can be made to assignments in order to accommodate Middle School students.)
Suggested Credit: One full semester American History
Description
American history, in many ways, is composed of military conflicts. The causes, battles and results of those wars have had immense ramifications upon America and Americans, felt even today. This course examines three aspects of the conflicts: First, what caused America’s wars, with an emphasis on the ideological causes. Second, the battle tactics and broad strategies which affected the wars’ outcomes. Third, the major ideological and political ramifications of each war.
Outline
Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments
Week 2: Conflicts of the Colonial Period
Week 3: The Revolutionary War
Week 4: The War of 1812
Week 5: The Mexican American War
Weeks 6-8: The Civil War
Week 9: The Spanish-American War/War in the Philippines
Week 10: WWI
Weeks 11-12: WWII
Week 13: The Korean War
Week 14: The Vietnam War
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: The Wars of America, Robert Leckie, ISBN-10: 0785809147 or ISBN-13: 978-0785809142 (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0785809147/chrisgooverth-20 or on bookfinder.com
Homework:
Writing is an integral part of demonstrating both the assimilation of knowledge and the articulation thereof. Therefore, students will be guided through the process of writing a short (3-5 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice relevant to the subject matter.
NOTE: Middle School students taking this course may instead write a 1-2 page book report
Readings- OPTIONAL: about 20-30 pages per week. NOTE: The readings infrequently contain strong language (e.g., a military officer cursing in frustration), and therefore, the readings in this class are always optional. Some families may choose to do all of the readings in order to enhance their edification, but there is no penalty on the grade for not doing the readings. Parents and guardians should exercise their judgment. Middle School students are discouraged from doing the readings.
Students will have one short (5-10 minute), ungraded review quiz per week based on classroom lectures & discussions, and optional reading.
