United States History and Government, To 1877

College of the Siskiyous

Fall 2011

Instructor: Dave Bush

Alexander Hamilton

By John Trumbull c. 1792

If you have not done it already, you must register for the class at the College of the Siskiyous Admissions and Records Office.

A survey of American history from pre-contact North America to 1877 with an emphasis on the evaluation of primary and secondary sources in order to enhance the student's ability to critically evaluate various interpretations of U.S. history and gain insight into the historical past. Topics covered in the course may include, but are not limited to: European colonization, causes of the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, the early republic, the rise of American political parties, the impact of westward expansion on the political culture of America, industrialization and economic development, the role of slavery in the American republic, and the Civil War and Reconstruction. Support Hour. (AA, CSU, UC) (CAN HIST 8)

First Day of Semester is First Day of Class:

 

Class assignments begin on the first day of the semester, so make sure you access the Etudes class website on the first day of the semester for instructions on how to get started.

Syllabus (Book list is in the Syllabus.)

Class Schedule

Helpful Links:

• Online Survival Guide - If this is your first online class, I suggest you read over this helpful COS web page.
• Etudes Student Help Page - The program used to deliver the class is called "Etudes." If you have never used Etudes or need to learn more about the program, please visit the Etudes Student Help Page. It has links to many Frequently Asked Questions, Etudes User Guide (.pdf), and much more.
• Log in Help - The College of the Siskiyous Etudes - Student Help web page has information on logging in to the class.

See you inside the class!

Library of Congress Collection

www.siskiyous.dabush.org