HIST& 146: U.S. History I [S/B]

Survey of American history from the colonial period through the Civil War. Emphasis is placed on Native Americans, early colonial development, the American Revolution, the building of the nation, territorial expansion, slavery, and the Civil War. Course Outcomes: 1. State the major historical forces, trends, and events from the course time frame. ILOs (5) 2. Describe major forces and events and their impact on historical developments. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 3. Analyze a variety of primary and secondary sources. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 4. Evaluate and respond to historical questions and to other student?s replies. ILOs (1, 3, 5) 5. Demonstrate proper historical expository and argumentative writing styles. ILOs (1, 3) 6. Write an original expository article on a subject of their choosing. ILOs (1, 3, 5)