US History Part 1: 1500-1877

This fantastic course covers everything you need to know about the first half of American History. Straightforward and engaging videos break down each topic to the most important elements so you can understand even the most complicated issues. Each video lesson comes with a guided notes worksheet that you can fill out as you watch.

The course begins with a look at the diverse Native American groups that existed in North America prior to the arrival of Europeans and continues through the 13 Colonies, Revolution, Early America, Civil War and Reconstruction Era. There are 8 total units of study:

• Exploration and Encounter

• The 13 Colonies

• The American Revolution

• The Constitution

• Early America and the Age of Jackson

• Manifest Destiny

• Sectionalism

• The Civil War

• Reconstruction

In addition to the videos and guided notes, each unit includes an important primary source document or secondary reading to further help you understand the main aspects of that era in American History. These important documents include

• The Iroquois Confederacy's Constitution

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery

• George Washington's Farewell Address

• The Gettysburg Address

• And more! 

Answer keys for these are included to help you check your own understanding.

Finally, each unit concludes with a short quiz to test your understanding of the content.

This is the perfect course for any student looking to learn about early American History, for parents looking to support their children in their history courses, or students preparing for an exam and looking for help.