MAJOR THEMES

Introduction

I. Contexts

II. Revolutionary Movement

III. War & Emergence of a Nation

IV. Constitutions for a Republic

V. Empire of Liberty: Legacy of the Founding Generation

SCHEDULE OF TOPICS, READINGS, & ASSIGNMENTS

Topics are numbered consecutively and listed under the major themes at the left.  I will lecture on some topics; others will be covered by class or online discussion or collaborative investigation assignments. Notice there is an assignment for each of the five thematic parts of the course.

By clicking on the session topics in the following schedule you will find notes with links to more material, learning activities, and assignments. Topic notes will refer to the appropriate sources and provide questions for a critical use of the materials. The schedule also lists assigned reading, including online documents. It 's important to do the assigned reading before the class session.  At least become acquainted with the material before the session.