American Revolutionary War

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
Course Description
The American Revolution set the stage for the creation of the United States of America, one of the most powerful and influential countries in the history of the world. Throughout the years that followed the American Revolutionary War, the fledgling nation would form, expand, and grow to become a dominant power in world affairs by the early twentieth century.
This course will describe many of the key aspects of the war: the precipitous events that led up to the war, the shot heard around the world, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, portraits of American patriots and loyalists, the Battle of Long Island, portraits of Redcoat (British) generals and leaders, Valley Forge, the Battle of Yorktown, the Treaty of Paris, and more. Each lesson will focus on particular aspects of the conflict, drawing to light important facts and other information relevant to the events at hand. This course is ideal for those seeking review, extra tutoring, test prep, or the non-academic hobbyists and life-long learners.
Course Requirements
Course Goals
In this course students will:
-learn the many causes that led up to this war
-learn the historic actions of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams and John Hancock
-learn the meaning behind the famous phrase, ‘a shot heard round the world’
-learn about the strategies and outcomes of major battles such as The Battle of Trenton and The Battle of Saratoga
-learn about George Washington as a military officer
-learn the details of
-learn about several American Revolutionary Heroes
Course Materials
Grading Policy
Course Structure
- Lesson 1: Setting the Stage for a Revolution
- Lesson 2: The Revolution Begins
- Lesson 3: Escalation of the War
- Lesson 4: Major Battles and Turning Points of the American Revolution
- Lesson 5: The End of the War and the Birth of a Nation
- Lesson 6: Heroes of the American Revolution
- Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the major causes for the war.
- Describe the major battles and events of the war.
- Describe and identify the major figures of the war, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
---|---|
First Continental Congress | 50 |
Introduction | 5 |
Why Study the American Revolution? | 20 |
Lesson 1 Exam | 9 |
Shot Heard 'Round the World' | 50 |
Lesson 2 Exam | 8 |
Battle of Bunker Hill | 50 |
Second Continental Congress | 50 |
Lesson 3 Exam | 10 |
Battle of Saratoga | 50 |
Battle of Trenton | 50 |
Lesson 4 Exam | 9 |
Treaty of Paris | 50 |
Valley Forge | 50 |
World War I in America? | 5 |
Lesson 5 Exam | 9 |
American Revolutionary Heroes | 50 |
American Terrorism and the Revolution? | 40 |
Lesson 6 Exam | 10 |
The Atlantic Ocean as a Backboard | 5 |
Final Exam | 32 |
Total Points: | 612 |