HISTR130 - History of the United States I

To understand the United States, it is important to study the roots of today’s conflicts and great achievements. This course will cover U.S. History from pre-European contact to 1877. Topics will include the contrasting worldviews of Native American, African, and European cultures as they converged in early colonial society; the road to revolution and the Revolutionary War; the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and the struggles of nation building; the contradictory rise of democracy and slavery; westward expansion and sectional tensions; industrial and technological advances; reform movements like abolitionism and women’s rights; and the causes and consequences of the Civil War. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P". Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU;UC. Formerly: HIST R102 and HIST R101A.

NOTES: CRN 58158 - Required Materials: Computer: · Regular access to a reliable computer with internet connection is mandatory. All assignments must be submitted via computer; smart phones and tablets will not suffice. Please inquire with the library on availability of laptops or to use their free computer desktops inside the library. OC Library Phone: 805-678-5819 OC Library Email: occirculation@vcccd.edu · Windows 7 operating system or higher · Computer camera and audio (for proctored quizzes) · You need all of the above by the Friday of Week 1 Software: · Office 365 (for Word Doc - free online) · You need at least Word Doc by the end of Week 1 Internet & Browser: · You must have regular and reliable internet access to frequently check vcccd.edu emails, announcements and complete weekly modules on Canvas. · Canvas runs best with the Google Chrome browser, and Google Chrome is required when taking online quizzes and exams (using Proctorio). · Proctorio Extension is required to take online quizzes. · You need to have Google Chrome and Proctorio set-up by the Friday of Week 1

NOTES: CRN 56833 - Required Materials: Computer: · Regular access to a reliable computer with internet connection is mandatory. All assignments must be submitted via computer; smart phones and tablets will not suffice. Please inquire with the library on availability of laptops or to use their free computer desktops inside the library. OC Library Phone: 805-678-5819 OC Library Email: occirculation@vcccd.edu · Windows 7 operating system or higher · Computer camera and audio (for proctored quizzes) · You need all of the above by the Friday of Week 1 Software: · Office 365 (for Word Doc - free online) · You need at least Word Doc by the end of Week 1 Internet & Browser: · You must have regular and reliable internet access to frequently check vcccd.edu emails, announcements and complete weekly modules on Canvas. · Canvas runs best with the Google Chrome browser, and Google Chrome is required when taking online quizzes and exams (using Proctorio). · Proctorio Extension is required to take online quizzes. · You need to have Google Chrome and Proctorio set-up by the Friday of Week 1

To understand the United States, it is important to study the roots of today’s conflicts and great achievements. This course will cover U.S. History from pre-European contact to 1877. Topics will include the contrasting worldviews of Native American, African, and European cultures as they converged in early colonial society; the road to revolution and the Revolutionary War; the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and the struggles of nation building; the contradictory rise of democracy and slavery; westward expansion and sectional tensions; industrial and technological advances; reform movements like abolitionism and women’s rights; and the causes and consequences of the Civil War. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P". Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU;UC. Formerly: HIST R102 and HIST R101A.