Early Modern History and More: Revolutions and Constitutions Part 2

In this course we will build on the foundation begun in our first 14 weeks of Revolutions and Constitutions. Using The Story of the World, vol. 3 as a springboard we will examine the lives of the people and nations whose identities and national histories were formed between 1776 and 1812. Another very useful source for this period is The History of Us, vols. 2 & 3 by Joy Hakim, Oxford University Press. We will spend considerable time studying the American founding and learning about the form of government that is unique to our nation. Because of the range of ages, our class will focus on a particular theme and activity each week. In keeping with the overall theme of our class, we will work to develop a model government and a constitution of our own, minus the revolution, of course.

*New students are welcome to join this class.