ACCP History
American History Through the Civil War
Fall 2013
Course Description:
HIS 104 – American History Survey Through the Civil War. Introduction to the social,
cultural, political and economic history of the United States from the conquest and
colonization of North America to the reunification of the nation at the conclusion of the
Civil War. The survey shall comprise an inquiry of period literature.
Required Textbook:
America: A Narrative History Brief Ninth Edition by George Tindall and David Shi
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Primary Source Handouts provided in class
Expectations:
Students are to do all reading before their assigned due date and be prepared to for
all class lectures/discussions that derive from the reading. All assignments are due by the
assigned due date and no late assignments will be accepted. No exceptions will be
granted for late assignments. If students are not present in class on assigned due date,
they may email assignment to instructor. All assessments need to be taken on assigned
test dates. Students, who are absent for assigned test dates, will be required to take the
test the next day they are in class and will be given an alternative assessment.
Academic Honesty:
Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated and students who are caught doing
either will receive a grade of “F” on their college transcripts and will be removed form
the course. Students must understand that the rigors that are associated with an ACCP
course are great, and take responsibility for the learning process they opt to undertake.
No leniency will be given if a student is caught cheating or plagiarizing.
College Credit:
Students may take college credit for American National Government. Credit is
through Park University. Students will receive 3 hours for HIS 104 taken in the fall
semester. Registration for will take place during the first week of the semester in which
the course is taken. Students who do not take the course for college credit are still
responsible for all assignments, assessments and standards required of the college course.
Assignments and Assessments:
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Summer Reading Project – 100pts
Book Critique #1 – 100pts
Book Critique #2 – 100pts
Book Critique #3 – 100pts
First Six Weeks Test – 130pts
Second Six Weeks Test – 130pts
Final – 140pts
Projects:
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Summer Reading – Students will read a book over the summer and write a 4-5
page critique of the book.
Book Critique – Students will read and write a 4-5 page book critique of a book
that relates to major themes or ideas presented in the course. Students will read
three books and write a book critique over each.
Reading and Discussion Guide
Week 1: 8/14-8/16
Half Days All Week
 Pre-Columbian Civilizations and Columbus
o Chapter 1 (5-15)
o Discussion Notes
o Video – Enrico’s Rebellion
o Reading – Bartolome De Las Casas
 The Spanish Empire
o Chapter 1 (15-31)
o Discussion Notes
o Video – The Aztec Empire
o Reading – Juan De Onate
Week 2: 8/19-8/23
 British North America –Foundation
o Chapter 2 (32-67)
o Discussion Notes
o Video – The Mayflower and King Philips War
o Video – The Pequot War
o Reading – Mayflower Compact
o Reading – City Upon A Hill
o Reading – Indentured Servant’s Letter Home
o Reading – Case Against Ann Hutchinson
Week 3: 8/26-8/30
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Colonial America
o Chapter 3 (68-92)
o Discussion Notes
Salem Witch Trials
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – The Crucible
o Reading – Cotton Mather
Enlightenment and Great Awakening
o Chapter 3 (92-101)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – Johnathan Edwards
o Reading – Benjamin Franklin
Week 4: 9/3-9/6
No School Monday 2nd – Labor Day
 Colonial Self-Government
o Chapter 4 (102-108)
o Discussion Notes
 French and Indian War
o Chapter 4 (108-119)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – Albany Plan
 Resentment and Conflict
o Chapter 4 (119-146)
o Discussion Notes
o Video – John Adams and Boston Massacre
o Reading – Boston Massacre Witness
o Reading – Thomas Paine
o Reading – John Dickinson
o Reading – Stamp Act Congress
Week 5: 9/9-9/13
Early Dismissal Friday – Professional Development
 First Book Critique Due Friday 9/13
 The Revolution
o Chapter 5 (147-167)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – John and Abigail Letters
 The Social and Political Revolution
o Chapter 5 (167-179)
o Discussion Notes
Week 6: 9/23-9/27
 The Constitution
o Chapter 6 (180-205)
o Discussion Notes
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o Reading - George Washington on Shays’ Rebellion
o Reading – Constitutional Convention Slavery Debate
First Six Weeks Test
o Block Day
o 60 Questions from Chapter and Discussion Notes
o 6 Short Essays from Video and Reading Notes
Week 7: 9/30-10/4
 Washington’s Presidency
o Chapter 7 (206-224)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – Washington’s Farwell Address
 Adam’s Presidency
o Chapter 7 (224-235)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – Alien and Sedition Acts
o Reading – Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Week 8: 10/7-10/10
No School Friday 11th
 Jefferson Presidency
o Chapter 8 (236-249)
o Discussion Notes
 War of 1812
o Chapter 8 (249-227)
o Discussion Notes
o Video – Tecumseh
Week 9: 10/14-10/17
Wednesday Schedule on Tuesday
All School Testing Wednesday
Thursday No Late Start/Early Dismissal – Parent Teacher Conferences
No School Friday – Professional Development
 National Growth
o Chapter 9 (273-303)
o Discussion Notes
 Nationalism and Sectionalism
o Chapter 10 (304-329)
o Discussion Notes
Week 10: 10/21-10/25
 Jacksonian Democracy
o Chapter 11 (320-340, 345-359)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – South Carolina Nullification
o Reading – Jackson Nullification Proclamation
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Jackson Indian Policy
o Chapter 11 (341-345)
o Video – Trail of Tears
o Reading – John Ross
o Reading – Worchester v. Georgia
Week 11: 10/28-11/1
 Second Book Critique Due Friday 11/1
 Antebellum South
o Chapter 12 (360-383)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – Frederick Douglas Narrative
o Reading – Frederick Douglas Fourth of July
o Reading – William Lloyd Garrison
Week 12: 11/4-11/8
 Second Six Weeks Test
o Block Day
o 60 Questions from Chapter and Discussion Notes
o 6 Short Essays from Video and Reading Notes
 Industrial North
o Chapter 13 (384-422)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – Walden
o Reading – Seneca Falls Declaration
o Reading – Sojourner Truth
Week 13: 11/11-11/15
 Western Expansion
o Chapter 14 (423-437)
o Discussion Notes
o Video – The Donner Party
o Video – The California Gold Rush
 The War with Mexico
o Chapter 14 (437-453)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – President Polk
o Reading – Henry Clay
Week 14: 11/18-11/22
 A House Divided
o Chapter 15 (454-493)
o Discussion Notes
o Reading – Ralph Waldo Emerson
o Reading – House Divided
o Reading – South Carolina Secession
o Reading – Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address
Week 15: 11/25-11/27
Wednesday Block on Tuesday
Thursday Block on Wednesday No Late Start/Early Dismissal
No School Thursday and Friday – Thanksgiving Break
 Movie – Glory
Week 16: 12/2-12/6
Penance Service Wednesday and Thursday
 Third Book Review Due on Block Day
 The War for The Union
o Chapter 16 (494-537)
o Discussion Notes
o Video – Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Sherman’s March & Appomattox
Week 17: 12/9-12/13
 Third Book Critique Due Monday 12/9
 Reconstruction
o Chapter 17 (538-575)
o Discussion Notes
Week 18: 12/16-12/20
 Finals – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday