AMIND 140
U.S. HISTORY FROM A NATIVE AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE TO 1870
Instructor:
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Dr. Linda Parker
Fall 2014
PSFA 325, TTH 1400-1515
Arts & Letters Bldg., Room 329
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-1:30; Wednesday, 2:303:30; and by appointment
parker1@mail.sdsu.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course focuses on U.S. history from an indigenous perspective from pre-Columbian
times to 1870. We will examine various Native American societies with attention given to
white intrusion, the U.S. Constitution and legislation to remove Indians, control of their land
and impact upon indigenous culture and society.
REQUIRED READING:
Calloway, Colin. First Peoples. Bedford/St. Martins. 4th edition, 2011
Deloria, Ella. Waterlily. Univ. of Nebraska, new edition, 2009
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe major trends and issues in U.S. history from the development of early
indigenous societies through 1870.
2. Trace and explain the evolution of American political concepts through a historical
framework which adopts an American Indian perspective, including states’ right, federalism,
and foreign policy.
3. Analyze major documents such as the U.S. Constitution, treaties, and court decisions and
their impact on indigenous populations.
4. Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation, American Constitution and other early
documents with that of known Indian political institutions, such as the Iroquois Confederacy.
5. Describe and explain the nature of the Indian removal policy, its effects on native peoples
and their response to removal policy.
6. Explain the “Columbian exchange” of flora and fauna between Europe and North America
7. Analyze the impact of early California legislation on the native peoples of California.
8. Articulate the role of Indians in the American Civil war.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:
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If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class,
it is your responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473. To avoid any
delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact Student Disability Services
as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive, and that
accommodations based upon disability cannot be provided until you have presented your
instructor with an accommodation letter from Student Disability Services. Your cooperation is
appreciated.
GRADES:
Your final grade in the course will be based on:
Two major examinations (100 points each) 200 points
Exam on Waterlily
50 points
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Total Points
250 points
Your final grade will be calculated according to the following point scale.
A
233-250
C175-183
A225-233
D+
168-175
B+
218-225
D
158-168
B
208-218
D150-158
B200-208
F
below 150
C+
193-200
C
183-193
CR
183-250
EXAMS:
Two exams will be given to evaluate your understanding of material covered in lectures,
assigned readings, class discussions, and films. The exams will contain short essay questions,
short answer, identification, and multiple choice questions.
SHORT EXAM ON WATERLILY:
The short exam may include short essays, brief answers, identification, and multiple choice
questions. The exam is worth 50 points.
QUIZZES & ASSIGNMENTS:
Throughout the semester quizzes and in-class assignments will be given at the instructor’s
discretion. They will count as extra credit and no make-ups will be given.
CLASS ATTENDANCE:
It is your responsibility to attend class on a regular basis. Exceptional attendance can benefit
your final grade, especially in borderline cases.
COURSE OUTLINE:
The outline presented below is tentative and may vary, depending upon lectures, class
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discussions, and progress of the class.
DAILY SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNED READINGS
Aug 26/28
Introduction
Sept 2
Early Native Civilizations in North America
Calloway, pp. 1-39, 65-71
Sept 4
Columbian Exchange of Flora and Fauna
Biological Impact
Calloway, pp. 78-85
Sept 9
European Invasion of North America (Spanish)
Calloway, pp. 85-102
Sept 11-23
American Colonists, Puritans and Indians of the Atlantic coast
Calloway, pp. 102-111, 133-135, 139
Sept 25/30
Iroquois
Indians in Colonial America.
Calloway, pp. 152-186, 193-198
Oct 2
TBA
Oct 7/9
American Revolution
Calloway, pp. 218-255
Oct 14-21
National Government. Federalism
U.S. Constitution. American Indians & the New Nation
Calloway, pp. 232-237, 274-285
Handouts
Oct 23
EXAM 1
Oct 30/
Nov 4/6
Indian Removal
Calloway, pp. 286-298
NOV 11
Veterans Day – Campus Closed
Nov 13-25
West, California Gold Rush and Indian Slavery
Calloway, pp. 332-341, 343-347
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Nov 27
NO CLASS. Thanksgiving Break
Dec 2
Exam and class discussion on Waterlily. (Read entire book).
Dec 4
the Indian Experience in the Civil War
Calloway, pp. 341-344
Dec 9
EXAM 2
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