Overview for Unit 1: From New World to New Empires – the 16th Century to 1776 |
The title of the unit tells
much about what we examine.The late 1400s the
European powers who have begun exploration to the New World also begin to
create great New Empires. That is true for the American story then, that will
not make sense if you do not step back and figure how those European first
became nation-states.
In Europe, Portugal, Spain, and
later England and France, and still later The Netherlands (aka the Dutch) go from
small princedoms to warring groups fight to become to nation states. Their wars
for religion were part of the wars for land and nationhood. They turned to
exploration first to get They begin massive expto a new world where the nation statUnit
1: From New World to New Empires – the 16th Century to 1776
The readings and coursework for this unit
address the following course student learning outcomes:
•
Explain the origin and development of
constitutional democracy in the United States.
•
Demonstrate knowledge of the federal
system.
•
Describe separation of powers and checks
and balances in both theory and practice.
Reading Assignments
We the People: Chapters 1-3
In general skim the assigned
readings, but pay particular attention to key terms and concepts on the study
guide)
Lesson Notes - Located in
the Unit #1 Learning Module
Please note that these lessons
frequently contain video lesson links embedded in the text. If you print
out the lesson notes - please be aware of the sections
marked “video lesson” and be sure to view that
material as the exams incorporate material from these sections
that may or may not also be covered elsewhere in the course. The short answer
questions will be primarily pulled from these lessons. Please refer to the
study guide when reviewing the lesson notes.
Graded Work
1. Assignment #1 – Begin
reviewing the information on the first written assignment. It is not due until
the end of unit #2
2. Discussion Postings -
Choose (one) 1 of the 2 topics (DISC 1-1 OR 1-2 not both) associated
with the unit to participate in. Discussion guidelines are listed at the top of
each topic overview and are also discussed in the Getting Started Module on the
course orientation page. A detailed description each discussion topic can be
found in the “Discussion Topics” area on the left hand menu.
3. Exam #1 - Complete
the unit exam prior to the close of the unit. There is a study guide for each
unit that will help you prepare for the exam. . I encourage you to print out the
study guide and have it available to you while reviewing the lesson notes for
the unit. Remember this exam requires that you use Respondus
Lockdown Browser with Monitor. No notes or books may be used during the exam.
4. Extra Credit #1 - If
you choose, complete the unit 1 extra credit assignment before the close of the
unit.
Please
remember, extra credit cannot be submitted late, they are only open during the
unit that they are assigned.
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Bibus, Ed.D. 2016 |
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