In history, we study change. We look at people, places and events and see how it is different from today. In modern America, we have seen enormous changes between 1865 and today. Whether on a computer or if it was printed with an inkjet printer, the way you read this program has even changed over the last 150 years. This also means that we will cover a lot of information in a very short time. This means there is a chance to simplify the story. Every person we read about is more complex than a textbook can ever show. I will present the course face-to-face in a lecture/discussion format. The textbook will be our guide, but we will use this information to understand the story through group discussions. There will also be historical monographs that students will read and analyze. These books focus intensely on one aspect of history and will give students an idea of ​​how historians can present history in different ways. Notice/Warning American History 1865 ventures into the realm of modern political division. The goal of this course is not to resolve political differences, but there will be times when opinions differ. I encourage students to remember to be respectful in their speech and to try to imagine their peers in complex ways. Course Objectives This course will cover 150 years of American history and will therefore be general. Students should have an understanding of the events and players in major historical events from 1865 to the present. Students should also be able to read historical monographs carefully and discern important information. This critical reading component will not only be useful in history classes, but will also contribute to their academic success in the ...... workplace ......r. • Unjustified late work will be penalized. o In the case of journaling assignments, 5% will be deducted from the total possible grade for each late class meeting. If the journal is due on Tuesday, a late submission on Thursday will only be worth 95% of the original value. o Since essays are submitted via CANVAS, 5% will be deducted from the total possible grade for each 24-hour period that the assignment is late. If the essay is due Tuesday, a late submission Wednesday will only be worth 95% of the original value. o Make-up tests will not be available. • Unjustified late work will be worth at least 50% of its initial value. Even very late work is worth something. • Plagiarism will result in a 0% grade on the assigned assignment and may result in removal from the course. This will also be reported to University officials and further action may be taken..