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What is the name of the professor teaching HIST 1301?
What is the name of the professor teaching HIST 1301?
Mervyn Roberts
What is the name of the textbook for HIST 1301?
What is the name of the textbook for HIST 1301?
What is the name of the online platform used for quizzes and discussions in HIST 1301?
What is the name of the online platform used for quizzes and discussions in HIST 1301?
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According to the syllabus, which of the following is NOT a dominant theme of HIST 1301?
According to the syllabus, which of the following is NOT a dominant theme of HIST 1301?
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The syllabus states that extra credit assignments will be announced only in class and are at the instructor's discretion.
The syllabus states that extra credit assignments will be announced only in class and are at the instructor's discretion.
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The instructor allows students to use electronic devices in class without prior DSS approval.
The instructor allows students to use electronic devices in class without prior DSS approval.
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What is the maximum number of points a student can earn for participation in HIST 1301?
What is the maximum number of points a student can earn for participation in HIST 1301?
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What is the name of the historical period that marks a significant transition in the United States, according to the syllabus?
What is the name of the historical period that marks a significant transition in the United States, according to the syllabus?
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Based on the presented syllabus, how many exams will students have to take in HIST 1301?
Based on the presented syllabus, how many exams will students have to take in HIST 1301?
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What is the name of the software system used for submitting magazine reviews in HIST 1301?
What is the name of the software system used for submitting magazine reviews in HIST 1301?
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According to the syllabus, one of the objectives of the course is to have students become better consumers of history.
According to the syllabus, one of the objectives of the course is to have students become better consumers of history.
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What is the name of the largest city in the world before the European arrival?
What is the name of the largest city in the world before the European arrival?
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What was the name of the only Viking settlement discovered in North America?
What was the name of the only Viking settlement discovered in North America?
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What is the name of the major trade route that connected the east and west of Eurasia, often referenced as a motivator for European exploration?
What is the name of the major trade route that connected the east and west of Eurasia, often referenced as a motivator for European exploration?
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Which motivation for European exploration is NOT mentioned in the content?
Which motivation for European exploration is NOT mentioned in the content?
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According to the presented image, the Treaty of Tordesillas aimed to divide the world between Spain and Portugal, allocating the land to the west to Spain, and the land to the east to Portugal.
According to the presented image, the Treaty of Tordesillas aimed to divide the world between Spain and Portugal, allocating the land to the west to Spain, and the land to the east to Portugal.
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What is the name of the geographical region that was particularly targeted for gold exploration by the Spanish?
What is the name of the geographical region that was particularly targeted for gold exploration by the Spanish?
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What is the name of the historical event that refers to the exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and cultures between the New and Old World?
What is the name of the historical event that refers to the exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and cultures between the New and Old World?
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The Spanish colonial period was characterized by an intense focus on exploring and colonizing the north due to the abundant resources found in the region.
The Spanish colonial period was characterized by an intense focus on exploring and colonizing the north due to the abundant resources found in the region.
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course name: HIST 1301
- Instructor: Mervyn Roberts
- Office: Rm 122
- Office hours: M/T/W 8:30-10 AM
- Email: [email protected] (include "1301" in subject line)
- Textbook: American YAWP (free online and hard copy available)
Course Plan
- Introduction
- Syllabus and tests
- Keys to success
- What is history (online resource)
- American prehistory
Class Rules
- No electronics in class without DSS letter
- Cell phones ringer off; do not take calls
- Do not be late
- Sign attendance sheet
- Download syllabus
Admin
- Syllabus copies available on blackboard
- Check email (CTCD) for announcements
- Outside readings - assigned in syllabus and in reading folders
- American YAWP textbook (free online)
- Blackboard platform access
Evaluation
- Reading quizzes (10, 30 points each)
- Online discussions (2 discussions and 2 responses, 25 points each)
- Exams (3, 150 points each, multiple choice/short answer/essay)
- Magazine review (3-5 pages, 200 points)
- Participation (20 extra points)
- Total possible points: 1000
Grading Scale
- A: 900-1000 points
- B: 800-899 points
- C: 700-799 points
- D: 600-699 points
- F: 599 points or below
Assignments (Fall 2020)
- Various dates and readings (listed in the slides).
- Quizzes (10): scheduled dates for each quiz
- Exams (2): dates set for each exam
- Magazine review: due date
- Extra Credit possible
Biosight/SIG
- Quizzes and Exams will require Biosight log-in
- Camera required on computer or cellphone
Keys to Success
- Handwritten notes – not just copies of the slides.
- Print all documents and instructions.
- Participate and ask/answer questions actively
- Complete all graded work
- This class is easy to pass, but more difficult to get an A.
Help
- Contact the instructor directly via email ([email protected])
- Specify "1301" in the subject line
- Utilize Academic Studio and Research Assistance
- Use provided internet resource for help on topics in course
Dominant Themes
- Inhabitation and settlement of America
- Revolution and Constitution
- Breakdown into the Civil War
- Technological change
- The slavery question
- The money question
Hard Times & Cycles of History
- The next generation is expected to face challenges.
- Easy choices are now gone.
This Course
- Not only dates and names, but in-depth, unbiased analysis of facts.
- Critical thinking about events, cause, and effect.
- Stepping back/perspective from one's own biases.
- Historical framework
- Improved understanding of history
America on the Eve of European Arrival
- Population estimates: 50-80 million
- Arrival routes (land and sea)
- Time periods (thousands of years ago)
- Locations (maps)
Specific Civilizations (examples)
- Mayan Empire (overview, map, structures)
- Aztec Empire (overview, map, structures)
- Additional civilizations (locations, maps, structures, etc., as listed in slides)
Historical Periods and Events
- Exploration motivations (trade, nationalism, religion)
- The Columbian Exchange (map)
- Spanish Domination (overview)
- Spanish Treasure Fleet Routes (map
Additional Course Materials
- Maps (continuously throughout the presentation)
Important Dates
- Various dates for assignments, class periods, and events.
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Description
This quiz covers the overview of the HIST 1301 course, including key information about the syllabus, class rules, and evaluation criteria. It is designed to ensure students understand course expectations and how to succeed in American history. Prepare to engage with the American YAWP textbook and other online resources.
