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American People, Part Two
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From Abraham Lincoln to Fulton Sheen, and many in between, explore American history through the stories of many famous men and women of the time.
Course Description: This course tells the story of American history from the Civil War through the 1960s, through the stories of the important men and women of the times.
Instructor Bio: Christopher Martin, PhD
Course Materials: Provided free by the instructor.
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American People, Part Two
- Instructor
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Christopher Martin
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Spring 2025
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History ➤ American History
- Grade level
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Middle School
- Monitor
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Sharon Szafasz
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January 8th, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET
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Live
- Price
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$247
- Seats available
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25 seats available
- Seats remaining
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4 seats remaining
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Prerequisites
None
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Outline
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments
Week 2: Abraham Lincoln, and the Civil War
Week 3: Ulysses Grant, and Reconstruction
Week 4: Susan B. Anthony, and the Women’s Suffrage Movement
Week 5: Thomas Edison, and Nikola Tesla
Week 6: Robert LaFollette, and the Progressive Era
Week 7: Woodrow Wilson, and WWI
Week 8: Bessie Smith, and the Jazz Age
Week 9: Franklin Roosevelt, and the Dust Bowl
Week 10: Chester Nimitz, and WWII
Week 11: Douglas MacArthur, and the Korean War
Week 12: John F. Kennedy, and the Cuban Missile Crisis
Week 13: Rosa Parks, and the Civil Rights Movement
Week 14: Fulton Sheen, and the Modern Age
Materials
Homework
Homework: Writing is an integral part of demonstrating both the assimilation of knowledge, and the articulation thereof. Therefore, students will be guided through the process of writing a short (1-2 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice relevant to the subject matter.
NOTE: High School students taking this course may instead write a 3-5 page book review
Also, students will have weekly, optional, short (5-10 minute) quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions
Fees
Fee: For all 14 classes: $227 if you register on or before November 15, $247 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)
Special notes
Special Note: Includes an optional writing component. This is Part Two of a two-part course. However, students are not required to have taken Part One to sign up for this class.
OUR PRAYER BEFORE CLASS MEETINGS:
Grant me the grace, O merciful God,
to desire ardently all that is pleasing to Thee,
to examine it prudently,
to acknowledge it truthfully,
and to accomplish it perfectly,
for the praise and glory of Thy name.
Amen.
Christopher Martin
Dr. Martin teaches history and theology for Homeschool Connections, and serves as an Adjunct Professor of History at both Southern New Hampshire University and Antelope Valley College. He holds BA degrees in History and Theology from Christendom College (2007); an MA in History from National University (2012); and a Ph.D. in History from CGU (2018). Dr. Martin's research interests include the Lost Cause, the Federalists & Anti-Federalists, and the Impact of Wars and Depressions Upon the American Social Mind. He lives in California, with his wife and three sons.
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Sharon Szafasz
Sharon was born and raised in the Midwest. In 2017 Sharon and her family moved to sunny Arizona. She enjoys the warmer weather, mountains, and the beauty of the west. She enjoys visiting National parks, hiking, getting together with friends, and spending time with her family. She and her husband homeschooled their children. Sharon enjoys being a class monitor for Homeschool Connections. "Every day is a new experience and a chance to learn something new! I love our Catholic faith and feel so blessed to be able to begin each class with prayer, and with faith-filled teachers and students."
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