This course provides an overview of American History to 1877, focusing on the political, economic, social, and other factors that shaped the United States from its colonial origins through the end of Reconstruction. By examining the past, one can gain a better perspective on current affairs and the historical roots of many social and political concerns present throughout American History.

Texts:
James A. Henretta, America's History, Vol. I
Timothy R. Mahoney, America's History: Study Guide
Stephen Weisner, American Portraits, Vol. I

WEBCT: As a supplement to this class, course materials, announcements, and other resources will be available online at http://webct.uco.edu. Students are encouraged to check this site on a regular basis.

Office Hours: My office is 204E LA. The office phone number is 974-5451. If I am not in, please leave a message. My email is sadamiak@uco.edu.

Grading: Points
FIRST HOUR EXAM 100
SECOND HOUR EXAM 100
THIRD HOUR EXAM 100
FINAL EXAM 100: Dec. 13, 7:00.
MAP QUIZZES 60

Grading Scale: 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D Below 60 = F

NOTE: All exams will include essay and objective questions and will be based on BOTH lectures and readings. The final exam will not be comprehensive and will cover the last third of the course. No makeups will be given without prior permission except under the following conditions: (1) Death (or serious crisis) within the immediate family, (2) Serious verifiable illness, or (3) extreme unforseen circumstances. In all such cases you must notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Map Quizzes: There will be two map quizzes. Students will be required to mark historical locations from memory on blank U.S. maps. (Available at bookstore)

Attendance: Each student is expected to attend class on a regular basis. Attendance will be taken periodically through the semester, occasionally in the form of a short quiz. Students may also be asked to prepare short assignments for certain classes. While attendance is not directly calculated into the student's course grade, it may be considered as a factor in determining borderline grades. In case of absence, the student remains responsible for any lecture material or announcements made during the missed class.

Academic Dishonesty: Under no circumstances will academic dishonesty be tolerated. Typical examples of academic dishonesty include (but are not necessarily restricted to) cheating on examinations and/or plagiarism. Plagiarism means representing someone else's work as your own. Academic dishonesty may result in the student failing the course.

Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Equity Officer Brad Morelli at ext. 2573, or see me after class as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

Class Schedule:

Part I. The Development of England's North American Colonies to 1689

Aug. 21: Introduction
Aug. 23: European Background of American Colonization. Readings: America's History (hereafter AH), Ch. 1.
Aug. 28, 30: The Chesapeake, AH, pp. 48-56, 74-77; "John Smith"in American Portraits.
Sept. 4: The Settlement of New England, AH, pp. 56-68; "Mary Rowlandson" and "Anne Hutchinson"in Portraits.
Sept. 6: The Restoration Colonies, AH, pp. 71-74; "William Penn" in Portraits.
Sept. 11: New France; Spanish Borderlands, AH, pp. 40-48.
Sept. 13: Exam I - Bring a bluebook!!!!!

Part II: From Colonies to Nation, 1700-1789

Sept. 18, 20: 18th Century America to 1750, AH, pp. 80-104, 107-131; "Benjamin Franklin" in Portraits.
Sept. 25: Anglo-French Conflict, 1689-1763, AH, pp. 77-80, 131-6.
Sept 27, Oct. 2: The Coming of the American Revolution, AH, pp. 137-42, Ch. 5.
Oct. 4, 9: American Revolution, AH, Ch. 6. MAP QUIZ OCT 4!!!!!; "Daniel Boone" in Portraits.
Oct. 11: The Problems of Confederation, AH, pp. 211-228.
Oct. 16: Exam II

Part III: The New Nation, 1789-1840

Oct. 23: The Federalist Era, AH, pp. 228-42, 245-52.
Oct. 25: The Jeffersonian Republic, AH, pp. 253-76, 279-290; "Tecumseh" and "John Marshall" in Portraits.
Oct. 30, Nov. 1: Rise of a Market Economy, AH, Ch. 10.
Nov. 6: The Growth of Democracy, AH, pp. 303-10, Ch.11, 12; "Andrew Jackson" in Portraits.
Nov. 8: The Old South, AH, pp. 291- 303; "Nat Turner" in Portraits.
Nov. 13: Exam III

Part IV: Disunion, Civil War, and Reconstruction, 1840-1877

Nov. 15: Manifest Destiny?, AH, pp. 407-25.
Nov. 20, 27: The Politics of Secession, AH, pp. 425-38; "Harriet Beecher Stowe" and "John Brown" in Portraits.
Nov.29, Dec. 4: The Civil War, AH, Ch. 14. Map Quiz: Nov. 29; "William T. Sherman" in Portraits.
Dec. 6: Reconstruction, AH , Ch. 15.
FINAL EXAM: 7:00 Thursday, Dec. 13th