(Recorded Course) U.S. History: Revolution, Republic, and Union (1763-1865) with Phillip Campbell

How to Get the Most out of Revolution, Republic, and Union (1763-1865) with Phillip Campbell

  • Carefully read the course details below.

  • Prepare a notebook for taking notes during lectures and readings.

  • Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching Mr. Campbell's lecture.

  • Complete the Reading Assignment.

  • Take the Quiz, which is automatically graded by the computer. Take to your parent to record the grade. If multiple siblings are taking this course, note that the quiz gives the grade of the last attempt.

  • If you need review, go back and watch the recording again, go over the Power Point, check your notes, and/or reread the assigned reading.

  • Repeat until all 12 classes are complete.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Note that Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping services.


Total Classes: 12 

Prerequisite: None, but Early American History is recommended (available through Unlimited Access).

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: 1 full semester History or U.S. History

Instructor: Phillip Campbell

Course Description: Students will learn about the people and events of the formative period of U.S. history, from the War of Independence to the end of the Civil War.

Course Outline:

Class 1) Prelude to War

Class 2) The Revolutionary War

Class 3) Experiments in Self-Government

Class 4) The Federalist Decade

Class 5) Jeffersonian America

Class 6) The War of 1812

Class 7) The Era of Good Feelings

Class 8) Jacksonian America

Class 9) The Mexican American War

Class 10) The Great Expansion

Class 11) Time of Troubles

Class 12) The Civil War

Course Materials: PowerPoint installed on your home computer. All other materials provided FREE by the instructor.

Homework: Weekly quizzes and readings provided by the instructor, Quizzes are graded by the computer for immediate feedback. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours weekly on homework outside of the classroom.

Answer Key: An answer key is not included with this course, as all quizzes are self-grading.