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Study the incredible course of American history using the framework of Anne Carroll’s popular textbook.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade. Advanced middle school students are welcome (assignments can be adjusted for younger students)
Suggested Credit: One full semester of American History
Description
Using Anne Carroll’s Christ and the Americas as a framework and guide for the first part of a yearlong study, this course roughly traces American History up through the year 1877. This includes the colonial period, the Revolutionary War, and a narration of the issues which led to the Civil War. Carroll’s frequent references to primary sources will solidify lessons learned. Yet, she goes beyond simple facts and looks at the faith life of historical figures and how that makes a difference.
Outline
Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments
Week 2: The New World Meets the Old
Week 3: Cortés and Magellan
Week 4: Missionaries and Conquistadors
Week 5: New World Missions
Week 6: France in the New World
Week 7: From England to America
Week 8: The Revolutionary Era
Week 9: The American War for Independence
Week 10: The Birth of the American Government
Week 11: American Catholicism
Week 12: The French Revolution and the New World
Week 13: Spain out of Latin America
Week 14: Manifest Destiny
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Anne Carroll’s Christ and the Americas
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0895555948 or bookfinder.com
ISBN-10: 0895555948
ISBN-13: 978-0895555946
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
Also, students will have weekly, optional, short (5-10 minute) quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions.
Important Dates
Class Dates: Wednesdays, September 4 to December 11, 2024. (No class Nov. 27)
Starting Time: 5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central; 3:30 Mountain; 2:30 Pacific)
Duration: 55 minutes
