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Christ and the Americas, Part Two with Christopher Martin
Recorded course taught by Christopher Martin for High School, Middle School American History
Summary

Instructor Access (optional grading support) for Unlimited Access families is available for this course, for $44!

Study the incredible course of American history, using the framework of Anne Carroll’s popular textbook.

Instructor Bio: Christopher Martin, PhD

Course Description: Using Anne Carroll's Christ and the Americas as a framework and guide for the second part of a year-long study, this course roughly traces American History from the 1840s-1970s. This includes: the Civil War, two World Wars, and the Civil Rights movement.

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.

Special notes

Includes an optional writing component.

Total classes

14

Duration

55 minutes

Prerequisites

None, however, Christ and the Americas, Part One is recommended.

Suggested grade level

9th to 12th grade. Advanced middle school students are welcome (assignments can be adjusted for younger students)

Suggested credit

One full semester of American History

Outline

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments

Week 2: No Irish Need Apply

Week 3: The Coming of the Civil War

Week 4: The Civil War

Week 5: Traditionalists in Latin America

Week 6: The U.S. in the Gilded Age

Week 7: The Age of Theodore Roosevelt

Week 8: Woodrow Wilson and the First World War

Week 9: Viva Cristo Rey!

Week 10: Boom, Depression, and the New Deal

Week 11: The United States in World War II

Week 12: The Birth and Death of Anti-Communism

Week 13: Communists vs. Christians in Latin America

Week 14: The Moral Decline of America

Materials

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 (3-5 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice relevant to the subject matter. 

NOTE: Middle School students taking this course may instead write a 1-2 page book report
        Also, students will have weekly, optional, short (5-10 minute) quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions.

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.

Course name
Christ and the Americas, Part Two with Christopher Martin
Instructor
Christopher Martin
Semester
Recorded
Category
History ➤ American History
Grade levels
High School, Middle School
Start time
January 8th, 2025 at 5:30 PM ET
Course type
Recorded, free with subscription
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Christopher Martin
chrisgooverthere@yahoo.com

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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