US History ~ Introductory Lecture

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Textbook: Who Built America? Vol. Two (Hereafter WBA )

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Books for Discussion

F. Scott Fitzgerald , The Great Gatsby

Upton Sinclair , The Jungle

William Manchester , Goodbye, Darkness

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In the textbook, Who Built America

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The History Department encourages all students, especially first-year students, to attend these workshops, given in collaboration with CASA.* All workshops meet in Hemenway Hall, #212 Wed, Jan. 21: 1:30-2:20 ~ Taking Lecture Notes 4:30-5:20 ~ Preparing for Essay Exams Thurs, Jan 22: 4:30-5:20 ~ Writing Essays Mon, Jan 26: 4:30-5:20 ~ Taking Lecture Notes Wed, Jan 28: 1:30-2:20 ~ Preparing for Essay Exams 4:30-5:20 ~ Writing Essays Mon, March 2: 4:30-5:20 ~ Taking Lecture Notes Wed, March 4: 1:30-2:20 ~ Preparing for Essay Exams 4:30-5:20 ~ Writing Essays * First-time history students & student who have not received a satisfactory grade in a history course are expected to attend.

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“ a nation of laws, not of men.” ~ John Adams Lays out the basic structure, powers & limitations of government. Reserves unstated powers and rights to the states & the people. Arrangement of Constitution A. 7 Articles 1. Structure (Arts. 1 – 3) 2. Powers, Rights, Amendment & Ratification (Arts. 4 – 7) B. 10 Amendments (Bill of Rights) C. 17 Subsequent Amendments Structure of Government A. Article One ~ Legislative Branch B. Article Two ~ Executive Branch C. Article Three ~ Judicial Branch