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The Story of Liberty -
​American History Course

This is a unique history and critical thinking class for home school students that teaches classical history through games, analysis of history, research, and the Socratic discussion. Students first learn the tools of the historian then apply them. Students will use the new book by John De Gree, American History, The Story of Liberty, America's Heritage through the Civil War. As the meaning of history is open to debate, our course shows students how to use logic and the search for truth to find the best interpretation of historical events. 

Class Information:
(please enroll below)

               Course meets once per week, 30 times per year.
               Ages: Grades 6-8 
              (5th and 9th graders could also take this course, if it is more convenient for the family. Please realize that 5th                            graders will have more difficulty with the reading and ideas, and it might be too easy for 9th graders.)

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                                             Required Materials May Be Purchased Below:
                               
     1.      The Story of Liberty, America's Heritage through the Civil War, Student Workbooks 1 and 2
                                     2.      The Story of Liberty Student's Edition
                                     3.      Online primary source materials provided free by Mr. De Gree
​                                     4.      American History Go Fish Game and Game Booklet

                                                                         
                                                                          Reading Content:

Students will learn how to read non-fictional writing, focusing on history textbooks and primary source documents. They will learn how to read a textbook for information and analyze primary and secondary sources and recognize bias. 

                                                                         
History Content:
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Students will learn the independent and critical thinking skills specific to the study of history. They will apply these skills to the open-ended, analytical questions in the following topics:
       
Unit I. America’s Ancient Heritage
              Introduction 

                   1. The Fertile Crescent
                   2. The Greeks
                   3. The Roman Republic
                   4. Western Civilization
       Unit II. America’s Medieval Heritage
             Introduction
             
                    5. The Age of Barbarians
                    6. Civilizing Europe
                    7. Foundation of European Kingdoms
                    8. Development of Liberty in Medieval England
                    9. The Crusades
                 10. The Age of Exploration and Christopher Columbus
                 11. The Reformation and the Enlightenment
       Unit III. European Colonization of America
            Introduction

               12. Native Americans
               13. Spanish and French Colonies in America
               14. Founding of American Exceptionalism: Jamestown and Plymouth Plantation
               15. American Exceptionalism Takes Hold in the English Colonies
              16. Life in the English Colonies
              17. Early Indian Wars
      Unit IV. Founding of the U.S.A.
           Introduction

               18. Causes of the American Revolution
               19. The American Revolution
               20. The Articles of Confederation
      Unit V. The Constitution
          Introduction

              21. The Heritage of the American Constitution
              22. Principles of the Constitution
              23. Individual Rights
     Unit VI. Era of the Founding Fathers, 1787-1825 
          Introduction

             24. Ratification of the Constitution
             25. The American People
            26. Father of The Country
            27. Presidency of John Adams (1797-1801)
            28. Judicial Review, Capitalism, Free Enterprise and Open Markets
            29. Presidency of Jefferson (1801-1809)
            30. James Madison’s Presidency (1809-1817)
            31. The Era of Good Feelings
            32. The Supreme Court and Capitalism
            33. American Spirit and Industry in the Free North
            34. Railroads, the Telegraph, the Post Office, and the Politicization of News
            35. The Missouri Compromise
     Unit VII. The Beginning of Big Government, 1825-1836
         Introduction

             36. The Election of 1824 and the Presidency of John Quincy Adams
             37. The Age of Jackson (1828-1835)
       Unit VII. Empire of Liberty or Manifest Destiny, 1836-1848
           Introduction

             38. Change in America: Industrialization, Religion, and Social Change
             39. The American Renaissance: Arts and Literature
             40. Education in Early America Through the Civil War
             41. President Martin Van Buren (1837-1841)
             42. President William Harrison (1841) and President John Tyler (1841-1845)
             43. The Southwest
             44. Presidency of James K. Polk and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848)
             45. Oregon and the Oregon Trail
             46. The Southwest and the California Gold Rush  
      Unit VIII. Sectionalism
         Introduction

            47. The South
            48. The North
            49. Life in the West
            50. Immigration  
     Unit IX. The Slavery Crisis Becomes Violent, 1848-1860
         Introduction

            51. Political Instability and the End of Westward Expansion
           52. The Decade Preceding the Civil War
           53. Abraham Lincoln  
      Unit X. The Civil War
         Introduction

           54.1860 Election
          55. Secession and the Confederate States of America
          56. Fort Sumter and the War on Paper
          57. Bull Run and the Beginning of the War
          58. Growth of Government
          59. Emancipation Proclamation
          60. Hard War
          61. Unconditional Surrender Grant and Reelection of Lincoln
          62. The End of the War
          63. The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
          64. Winners and Losers and the Lost Cause Myth

     Appendix
         The Declaration of Independence
        The Constitution


                                                                  Socratic Discussion:
Students will engage the teacher and fellow classmates in the Socratic Discussion, as it pertains to the study of history.  Students will learn how search for the truth in honest dialogue.  Students will develop strong speaking and listening skills.  

                                                        First Class Reading Assignment?  
There is no required reading for the first class. All homework for the year will be given during the class. If a student misses class, he can download the class and watch the recorded version online, anytime of the week. 

                                                           When does the Course Meet? 
Wednesday Mornings, PT. Click Here for Schedule.

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                                     Option to Enroll in Recorded Classes: Only $5 per Class!  
Enroll your child in this option and he will receive the recorded class each week, to view and learn from at his leisure. This is the most economical way to learn history!

                                                         The Teacher: Adam De Gree
Click here to learn about Adam De Gree
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Because there is a limited number of students in each class, and we will hold your place, all registration is final and no refunds are given unless there are extenuating circumstances. However, we will give you a credit for future courses if an unforeseen event arises.

                                                         Course Cost:  
                                                                                      Enroll Through February  $350
                                                                              Enroll Through March       $375
                                                                              Enroll Through April          $400
                                                                              Enroll After April                 $425
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                                Optional: Essay Writing and Assessment
If you want your student to learn how to write history essays and have them graded, we offer this as an option. The teacher and student will communicate via email. Essays are written based on the the research and discussions of the class. 

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