CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY of HONOLULU 
HI 201 – USA History through Civil War
Willis H A Moore, MEd, Instructor
willis.moore@chaminade.edu  - - - - - - - - -808-782-3562 = voice and text
SYLLABUS - Fall D.U.G. - 2016
TEXT is required:  HIST 4: USA HISTORY to 1877 - SCHULTZ

CONTENT AND CONTEXT OF THIS COURSE:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of –
3 streams of USA origins: native/Indian, European colonial, African/slave,
Religious perspectives and influence of these three streams, especially the religion
     of the European arrivals:  Anglican, Puritan/Separatist, Roman Catholic,
Sectional and regional differences in Colonial America, New England, Middle Colonies,
     Chesapeake and southern colonies,
Formation of governmental structures during and following the war for independence,
Growing regional differences and polarizations of South and North,
Roles of the “frontier,” of “Manifest Destiny,” and of the industrial revolution in the
     Pre-Civil War era,
Slavery as a social, political, religious, economic issue,
Issues surrounding nullification, secession, war, and reconstruction.

YOUR GRADE:
Class attendance and participation….role will be taken                                       10 pts
Weekly class assignments:  12 @ 5 pts each                                 up to 60 pts possible
Midterm Examination (essay type)                                                                      20 pts
Final Examination (essay type)                                                                           20 pts
Annotated (critical) Book Review (if you choose to do)                                        10 pts
Extra credit  - movies, museum visit, downtown trek, etc.                                   no limit
(Note total exceeds 100 - it is possible to get a good grade in this course!  Do not wait to get started, however, assignments begin with week #1.)
90 pts = “A”,  80 pts = “B”,  70 pts = “C”,  60 pts = “D”,  below 60 = “F”
SCHEDULE OF READINGS / TESTS/ Etc:
Week of 23 AU - Intro selves, syllabus, read Text Chapter 1, written assignment;
Week of 30 AU - read TEXT Chapter 2, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
Week of 05 SE - read TEXT Chapter 3, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
 PRELIMINARY GRADE STATUS REPORTS – lets CUH know if attending/how doing;
Week of 12 SE - read TEXT Chapter 4, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
Week of 19 SE - read TEXT Chapters 5 & 6, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
Week of 26 SE - read TEXT Chapters 7 & 8, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
Week of 03 OC - read TEXT Chapter 9, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
THE MID TERM EXAMINATION
Week of 10 OC – read TEXT Chapters 10 & 11, lecture and discussion, writ assign; 
Week of 17 OC - read TEXT Chapter 12, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
Week of 24 OC – read TEXT Chapter 13,  lecture and discussion, written assign;
Week of 31 OC – read TEXT Chapter 14, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
Week of 07 NO – ELECTION DAY is 08 November = no class (optional service),
     Read TEXT Chapter 15, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
Week of 14 NO – read TEXT Chapter 16, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
Week of 21 NO -  Continue Chapter 16 – THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY on 24th;
Week of 28 NO – Review and assign FINAL EXAMINATION

SUBMITTING WORK:
You have the option of writing/printing your assignments and bringing to class:
SINGLE SPACING, portrait, BE SURE your name and title is on your work;
Or
Submitting via e-mail to willis.moore@chaminade.edu, 
NOTE the preferred/acceptable Formats are pdf or rtf - - do not submit in other format

OFFICE HOURS:
MWF – 0900h-1100h, TTh = 1000h – 1200h - - - HENRY 208 - C

A service project will be offered for ELECTION DAY, 08 November; it will be in two options.  EACH will earn you extra credit if you are able and willing to participate.