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Dear Student,
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How to get the most out of Contemporary U.S. History (1988 - 2016) with Phillip Campbell:
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Carefully read the course details below.
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Prepare a notebook for taking notes during lectures and readings.
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Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching Mr. Campbell's lecture.
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Complete the Reading Assignment.
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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.
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Complete essay assignments. Answer keys are provided in the sections for each week.
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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.
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Repeat until all 12 classes are complete.
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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. However, Modern U.S. History (1865-2000), and Modern European History (1789-1991) are strongly recommended.
Suggested Grade Level: 11th to 12th grade, but 9th to 10th graders who have above average reading skills can take it as well
Suggested Credit: 1 full semester of U.S. History
Instructor: Phillip Campbell
Course Description: This final course in Mr. Campbell's U.S. History series follows the fortunes of the United States from its position of unrivaled global supremacy at the end of the Cold War, through the boom of the 90's and into the post-9/11 world. This class will help students understand contemporary national and global events in light of the historic and cultural shifts of the past 25 years.
Course Outline:
Week 1: The Bush Presidency
Week 2: The Democratic Insurgency
Week 3: Problems Domestic and Foreign (1993-1999)
Week 4: Culture and Counterculture
Week 5: Towards 9/11 and Beyond
Week 6: The Iraq War
Week 7: Years of Angst
Week 8: Meltdown and Recovery
Week 9: The Obama Revolution and Reaction
Week 10: The Surveillance State
Week 11: The March of Liberalism
Week 12: Crossroads of America
Course Materials: Free primary source materials will be provided electronically by the instructor.
Homework: Weekly reading assignments, weekly quizzes, and weekly short essay questions. Estimated 2 hours per week.
Answer Key: An answer key booklet is included in this course.
- Teacher: Phillip Campbell