mST 2111 - American History to 1877 Dr. Michael B. Bishku - Spring Semester 2015

Office Hours: T & Th 11 :30-12:45 or by appt. in Allgood Hall, Room E-214; tel. nos. 667-4462/737-1709; e-mail: mbishku@gru.edu * Also, please feel free to approach me and ask any questions when you see me elsewhere on campus.

Textbooks: The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People, Vol. I -­To 1877, 71h edition by Alan Brinkley

American Realities: Historical Episodes, Vol. 1 - From the First Settlements to the Civil War, 8th edition by J. William T. Youngs

Longman American History Atlas

Objective of the Course: To gain an understanding of the events that have taken place from colonial times through the Civil War and its aftermath as well as the people involved. Appreciation of geography, writing and speaking skills and critical thinking will be emphasized. Above all, we want to learn things well and enjoy the experience!

Grading: Three Map Quizzes - 20, 20 and 10 points a) states; b) cities; and c) physical features

Three Readings & Lecture Quizzes in between exams Three Exams - 50 points each (1 st or 2nd grade will be dropped)

whichever is worse

50 points

30 points 100 points

* All quizzes and exams must be answered using a blue or black pen only! Participation in class discussions and excellent attendance 20 points

*Cannot earn attendance points part with more than three absences. Also, TWO current events summary and analysis papers are expected as part of class participation. Also, need photocopies of articles. Due date is the Tuesday of the 6th week of classes. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED!!!

Thus, the final grade is computed: 180-200 points - A 160-179 points - B 140-159 points - C 120-139 points - D Below 120 points - F

(90-100%) (80-89%) (70-79%) (60-69%) (59% and below)

Attendance and Make-ups: Attendance on days of quizzes or exams is mandatory and obviously poor attendance means poor grades! Make-ups will only he given if the professor is notified in advance - and in that case may be taken earlier - or if documentation is provided because of health problems. In those cases, the quiz or exam must be taken immediately upon return. In the event of car trouble, the professor must be notified immediately to make arrangements to take the quiz or exam that same day; documentation is also necessary.

Class Schedule for Readings, Quizzes and Exams * All quizzes and exams wiD be on Mondays, unless otherwise noted.

Week I January 5, 7 - Brinkley, Ch. 1

2 12,14 - Youngs, Chs. 1 & 2

3 19 - MLK Day Holiday 21 - First Map Quiz (States)**, Brinkley, Ch. 2

4 26,28 - Second Map Quiz (Cities)**,Youngs, Chs. 3 & 4

5 February 2,4 - Third Map Quiz (physical Features)**, Brinkley, Ch. 3; Youngs, Ch. 5

6 9, 11 - First R & L Quiz** "Brinkley, Ch. 4

7 16,18 - Youngs, Ch. 5

8 23,25 - First Exam**,Brinkley, Ch. 5, Youngs, Ch. 6

9 March 2, 4 - Brinkley, Ch. 6

10 9,11 - Second R & L Quiz**, Brinkley, Ch. 7, Youngs, Chs. 7 & 8

11 16, 18 - Brinkley, Chs. 8 & 10

12 23,25 - Second Exam**, Brinkley, Ch. 9; Youngs, Ch. 9

13 30 April 1 - Brinkley, Chs. 11 & 12; Youngs, Cbs. 10 & 12

14 6, 8 - SPRING BREAK

15 13,15 - Brinkley, Ch. 13; Youngs, Chs. 11 & 13

16 20, 22 - Third R & L Quiz**, Brinkley, Ch. 14, Youngs, Chs. 14 & 15

17 27 - Conclusions, Brinkley, Ch. 15 (up to 357)

FINAL EXAM WEEK: April30-May 6 ** Best ofluck. Have a good and safe vacation. Hope to see you again­perhaps in another of my classes!

mST 2111 -- Chapters and pages covered for each testing period:

First Readings & Lecture Quiz

Brinkley, Chapter 1 & 2

Youngs, Chapters 1 & 2

First Exam

Brinkley, Chapters 1-4 (up to p. 101)

Youngs, Chapters 1-5

Second Readings & Lecture Quiz

Brinkley, Chapters 4 (p. 101 to end), 5, and 6 (up to p. 140)

Youngs, Chapter 6

Second Exam

Brinkley, Chapters 4 (p. 101 to end) and 5-7

Youngs, Chapters 6-8

Third Readings & Lecture Quiz

Brinkley, Chapters 8 & 10

Youngs, nothing

Third Exam

Brinkley, Chapter 8-15 (up to p. 357)

Youngs, Chapters 9-15

States 1. Alabama 2. Alaska 3. Arizona 4. Arkansas 5. California 6. Colorado 7. Connecticut 8. Delaware 9. Florida 10. Georgia 11. Hawaii 12. Idaho 13. Illinois 14. Indiana 15. Iowa 16. Kansas 17. Kentucky 18. Louisiana 19. Maine 20. Maryland 21. Massachusetts 22. Michigan 23. Minnesota 24. Mississippi 25. Missouri 26. Montana 27. Nebraska 28. Nevada 29. New Hampshire 30. New Jersey 31. New Mexico 32. New York 33. North Carolina 34. North Dakota 35. Ohio 36. Oklahoma 37. Oregon 38. Pennsylvania 39. Rhode Island 40. South Carolina 41. South Dakota

MAP ITEMS - United States Dr. Michael B. Bishku

List 1 (of3)

42. Tennessee 43. Texas 44. Utah 45. Vermont 46. Virginia 47. Washington 48. West Virginia 49. Wisconsin 50. Wyoming

Canadian Provinces & Territories

1. Alberta 2. British Columbia 3. Manitoba 4. New Brunswick 5. Newfoundland 6. Northwest Territories 7. Nova Scotia 8. Ontario 9. Prince Edward Island 10. Quebec 11. Saskatchewan 12.Yukon

U.S. Cities 1. Birmingham 2. Anchorage 3. Phoenix 4. Little Rock 5. San Francisco 6. Los Angeles 7. San Diego 8. Denver 9. Hartford 10. Miami 11. Tampa 12. Jacksonville 13. Atlanta 14. Savannah 15. Honolulu 16. Chicago 17. Indianapolis 18. Des Moines 19. Wichita 20. Louisville 21. New Orleans 22. Baltimore 23. Washington, D.C. 24. Boston 25. Detroit 26. Minneapolis 27. St. Louis 28. Kansas City 29. Omaha 30. Las Vegas 31. Albuquerque 32. New York City 33. Buffalo 34. Charlotte 35. Raleigh 36. Cleveland 37. Cincinnati 38. Oklahoma City 39. Portland (in Oregon) 40. Pittsburgh 41 . Philadelphia

MAP ITEMS - United States Dr. Michael B. Bishku

List 2 (of 3)

42. Charleston (in South Carolina) 43 . Nashville 44. Memphis 45 . Dallas 46. Houston 47. San Antonio 48. Salt Lake City 49. Richmond 50. Seattle 51. Milwaukee

Canadian Cities 1. Edmonton 2. Vancouver 3. Winnipeg 4. Halifax 5. Toronto 6. Ottawa 7. Montreal

MAP ITEMS - United States Dr. Michael B. Bishku

List 3 (of 3)

Physical Features Lakes:

1. Lake Superior 2. Lake Michigan 3. Lake Huron 4. Lake Erie 5. Lake Ontario 6. Great Salt Lake 7. Lake Okeechobee

Rivers : 1. Columbia River 2. Snake River 3. Colorado River 4. Rio Grande 5. Missouri River 6. Platte River (has N & S branches) 7. Arkansas River 8. Red River (between Texas & Oklahoma) 9. Mississippi River 10. Ohio River 11. Suwannee River 12. Potomac River 13. Delaware River 14. Hudson River 15. St. Lawrence River (travels mostly through Canada)

Other Bodies of Water: 1. Arctic Ocean 2. Bering Sea 3. Pacific Ocean 4. Gulf of Mexico 5. Atlantic Ocean 6. Chesapeake Bay

Mountain Ranges: 1. Appalachian Mountains 2. Rocky Mountains 3. Cascade Range 4. Sierra Nevada

Islands: 1. Long Island 2. Florida Keys 3. Vancouver Island (in Canada) 4. Bahamas (another country)

Capes: I. Cape Cod 2. Cape Hatteras 3. Cape Canaveral

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