CCC 19th Century US History

Course DescRiption

This elective course examines the historical foundations, themes, individuals, conflicts, and history of the United States throughout the 19th Century. Special historical focus is on the Abolitionist Movement, the Civil War, westward expansion, American ingenuity and technological advances, and the industrialization and urbanization of the United States. This course fulfills HIST 104 at Cayuga Community College and all other SUNY schools. It also fulfills SUNY General Education Requirements Category Four.

Syllabus

MR. JON FASULO

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Quarter 1

The Civil War

I CAN analyze the ideological origins of the abolitionist movement.
I CAN describe the controversy over the Dred Scott decision.
I CAN assess the impact of Bleeding Kansas and John Brown’s rebellion.
I CAN describe the platform of the new Republican Party.
I CAN analyze the impact of the 1860 election.
I CAN analyze the immediate causes of the Civil War.
I CAN describe the Union’s initial strategy to defeat the Confederacy.
I CAN discuss Stonewall Jackson’s impact at Bull Run.
I CAN chronicle the early Rebel victories of the war.
I CAN describe the equipment issued to Civil War infantry.
I CAN explain how firearms and bullets advanced in the war.
I CAN describe the technology of the first battleships.
I CAN chronicle the technological advances made during the war.
I CAN explain the hardships of surgery and POW camps.
I CAN explain how Gettysburg was the turning point of the war.
I CAN describe the type of combat that took place at Vicksburg, MS.
I CAN analyze the long-term effect of the Union victory in Tennessee.
I CAN describe Grant’s strategy to defeat Lee in Virginia.
I CAN describe Sherman’s tactics in the Deep South.
I CAN detail the aftermath, or immediate effects, of the Civil War.

Quarter 2

American Expansion

- I CAN define Manifest Destiny and describe its impact on US history.
- I CAN explain the significance of the Louisiana Purchase.
- I CAN describe the numerous discoveries made by Lewis & Clark.
- I CAN explain the causes and effects of the War of 1812.
- I CAN explain how Texas won its independence and annexation.
- I CAN describe how the US defeated Mexico.
- I CAN analyze the various motives for Americans settling west.
- I CAN describe the culture and the challenges of the Wild West.
- I CAN chronicle how the US acquired Caribbean and Pacific lands.
- I CAN describe the various Native American tribes across the US.
- I CAN analyze the various attempts of the US government to relocate the Natives from their land.
- I CAN explain the significance of Crazy Horse and Little Big Horn, and Sitting Bull and Wounded Knee.
- I CAN describe the extent to which Native Americans were assimilated into American society.

The Gilded Age

- I CAN explain the role of J. P. Morgan in the Gilded Age.
- I CAN analyze Vanderbilt’s impact on US infrastructure.
- I CAN describe Andrew Carnegie’s vertical integration.
- I CAN explain John D. Rockefeller’s horizontal integration.
- I CAN asses the philanthropic efforts of the titans of industry.
- I CAN compare the two “waves” of immigration to the US.
- I CAN explain the causes of xenophobia against some immigrants.
- I CAN chronical the immigration process at Ellis Island.
- I CAN describe the historically ethnic neighborhoods of NYC.
- I CAN compare the various architectural landmarks of NYC.
- I CAN describe Bell’s development of the telephone.
- I CAN explain the competition between Edison & Tesla.
- I CAN analyze Ford’s impact on American industry.
- I CAN describe the development of manned flight.

READING, WRITING, SPEAKING & LISTENING STANDARDS (Integrated Throughout)

I can cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole.
I can determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships between the key details and ideas.
I can evaluate authors' differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing the authors' claims, reasoning, and evidence.
I can integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, and in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
I can write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
I can write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
I can conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem.
I can gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively.
I can initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on historical topics, texts, and issues building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
I can present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, and alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed.

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