United States History

Instructor: Steve Killian killians@thewalkerschool.org

Instructor: Luke Farmer

Course Description:

The study of United Stated history is approached in the traditional chronological manner beginning with the pre-Columbian civilizations of North America and ending in the 1990's. Students are made aware of the unique position of the United States in world history with its combination of European, African, and native American heritage; democratic form of government; variety of population; and the availability and use of natural resources. Usually taken during the junior year, this course is required for graduation.l

 

Book List:


The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People, Concise 5th Edition
The Enduring Vision Student Guide with Map Exercises Volumes I and II

 

Important Links:


Mr. Killian's Student Survival Guide

 

Mr. Killian's Fall Semester Syllabus

 

Mr. Killian's Spring Semester Syllabus

 

Mr. Killian's Class Presentations

 

 

 


Useful Links (General):

Textbook Student Guide

US Presidents

The Smithsonian Museum of American History

Library of Congress American History

History House

Political Biographies

Useful Links (Specialized):

Great Atlas Source

The Museum of the American Indian

Interactive Early America

Electoral College explanation and election results

The US Constitution

The Federalist Papers

Apocalypticism and the United States (The "New Jerusalem")

Women's Suffrage

US Labor History

The Cold War

 

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