United States History (elective)

United States History (elective)

$725.00

Class Description:  “A republic, if you can keep it.” This was the response by Dr. Benjamin Franklin when asked what kind of government the men in Philadelphia created. The story of the Republic of the United States remains gripping, from its unexpected origins through remarkable internal conflict, to arriving as the world superpower. How did this happen? Who were the major figures, and what were the significant events along the way? Does it remain a republic today? This sweep of US history considers these and related questions, with special attention given to the Christian heritage of the nation. In doing so, it seeks to discern God’s providence through those centuries.

Course Objectives:  At the end of this course, the student will be able to...

  1. Chart twenty-five events/figures from US history

  2. Recite the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution

  3. Examine theological concepts from their readings, especially from the Founding era

  4. Write an Encomium on a figure from US history

  5. Develop a persuasive paper, integrating multiple texts


Credits: 1 (Elective), Non-honors

Pre-requisites: This course is for high school students only.

Mtg. Days:  2 days/wk

Required Materials:  

  • Any modern English translation (not a paraphrase) of the Bible.
  • Hall, Mark David. Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth. Nelson Books, 2019. ISBN: 9781400211135
  • Henty, G. A. [PICK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THREE OPTIONS]:
    • In the Heart of the Rockies: An Adventure on the Colorado River. Dover Publications, 2005. ISBN: 9780486442143
    • A Tale of the Western Plains. Dover Publications, 2006. ISBN: 978048645261
    • With Lee in Virginia: A Story of the American Civil War. Dover Publications, 2004. ISBN: 9780486434568
  • Hillsdale College History Faculty, eds. American Heritage: A Reader, 2011. ISBN: 9780916308285
  • Kidd, Thomas S. American History: 1492-Present. Combined, 2nd ed., 2026. ISBN: 9781430088042

PDF documents provided by the instructor.

 

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