Description:
Survey of early American History from the pre-colonial period through the Civil War. It will include old world background, transformations of British institutions into American institutions, revolution and the establishment of the Union with its temporary breakup during the Civil War.

Prerequisites:
None

Learning Outcomes (Course Objectives):
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of early American History and how people and events shaped our society. This includes colonization, the revolution, the birth of a new nation, the constitutional challenges facing it, westward expansion, and the conflict that divided our nation .

Homework (Workload):
Topics and the order in which they will be covered in class will directly coincide with the order of chapters in the textbook.

Exams:
Test I Chapters 1-5
Test II Chapters 6-9
Test III Chapters 10-14
Final Test Chapters 15-18

Textbook and additional course materials:

To purchase textbooks, please contact the WSC bookstore at 1-888-863-9455, ext 4260 or email one of the following:
Kay Anderson: Kayleen.Anderson@wsc.nodak.edu

Instructor Information: 
Coordinator/Instructor : Kelly Heller
Phone: 1-888-863-9455, ext 4218
Email: Kelly.heller@wsc.nodak.edu