Course Detail
HST 130 The United States to 1877HST 130 IS Sec 4, University of Mississippi 3 credit hours |
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Instructor name: Dr. Smith received her PhD in 2012 and specializes in 20th century US history. She teaches a variety of courses including: both US history survey courses, Women's history, US history from 1877 to 1917, US history from 1914 to 1945, Mississippi history, the South in the 20th century and the history of Southern Women. Because of her background in Classical Studies, she also teaches HST 120, the History of Europe to 1648. |
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If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours. For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the iStudy department: The University of Mississippi Phone: (662) 915-7313, toll-free (877) 915-7313 |
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Course Description |
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This 15-lesson independent study course is a chronological and thematic survey of the history of the United States to 1877. Students will be introduced to the important political, cultural, and social developments of the new nation. Topics will include an introduction to Native Americans, European discovery of the New World, the development of European colonies in the Americas, the American Revolution, the political, cultural and economic development of the United States, westward expansion, the rise of sectional tensions, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Each lesson includes a reading assignment, two Inquizitive assignments, a primary source exercise, a review quiz, and a discussion board post. |
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Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course. |
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Course Objectives: |
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Objectives include (but are not limited to):
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Course Outline: |
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This course consists of 15 instructional modules (or lessons). Please note that the suggested Pacing Guide to complete the course in a traditional semester is written for Fall and Spring. Full summer students need to make adjustments due to the significantly shorter time period involved. You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance. * NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
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Lesson | Reading Assignments | Due for Grades | Suggested Pacing Guide to complete the course in a traditional semester. *Summer session students will need to make adjustments due to the shorter time period* | ||||||||||||
Start Here | *You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.*NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. | Syllabus Quiz | Week 1 | ||||||||||||
0 | Introduction | Discussion Board How to Use Inquizitive Responus Practice |
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1 | Chapter 1: Old Worlds and New | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Writing Assignment Primary Source |
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2 | Chapter 2: European Colonies and Native Nations | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Primary Source |
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3 | Chapter 3: Creating Anglo-America | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Additional reading with quiz Journal Entry |
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4 | Chapter 4: Slavery, Freedom, and the Struggle for Empire | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Addition reading with quiz Primary Source |
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5 | Chapter 5: The American Revolution | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Primary Source Journal Entry |
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6 | Chapter 6: The Revolution Within | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Additional reading with quiz Journal Entry |
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7 | Chapter 7: Founding a Nation | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Writing Assignment |
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Midterm Exam | Course Exam 1 covers chapters 1-7. All assignments from each of the first 7 chapters must be completed before taking the exam. | Proctored via Respondus | Week 7 | ||||||||||||
MIDPOINT OF COURSE | If you are a semester student, you are encouraged to reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information. If you are a Flex UM student, you CANNOT WITHDRAW from this course after the lesson has been submitted. |
All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course | The exact date semester students are encouraged to reach the midpoint is specified in your information. | ||||||||||||
8 | Chapter 8: Securing the Republic | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Writing Assignment |
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9 | Chapter 9: The Market Revolution | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Primary Source |
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10 | Chapter 10: Democracy in America | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Additional reading with quiz Primary Source |
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11 | Chapter 11: The Peculiar Institution | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Primary Source Journal Entry |
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12 | Chapter 12: An Age of Reform | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Writing Assignment |
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13 | Chapter 13: A House Divided | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Journal Entry |
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14 | Chapter 14: A New Birth of Freedom: The Civil War | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Writing Assignment |
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15 | Chapter 15: "What is Freedom?": Reconstruction | eBook chapter Inquizitive Review Quiz Journal Entry |
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Final Exam | The final exam covers chapters 8-15 (ensure all work is completed prior to taking this exam) | Proctored via Respondus Must be completed to finalize credit |
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Grading: |
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GRADING SCALE: GRADING INFORMATION:
FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE. You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded. |