Vanessa's E-Portfolio

Course Description

 History 1700 covers the development of American history and civilization from its beginnings to the present.  Those themes which have contributed to the development of American history will be emphasized.

• the goal of History 1700 is to help students understand American history and civilization from an objective historical viewpoint.
• Students should learn to analyze the historical development of cultural, economic, political, and social forces; and their interrelationships, which have formed American civilization.
• The course will require students to consider a variety of points of view and of various historical interpretations.
• Use resources outside the internet.
• At the conclusion of the course, the student should demonstrate basic analytical skills which will enable him or her to view contemporary problems as part of a holistic process of historical development.

In History 1700 I learned that America is not what it said to be. Everything I grew up knowing about America is basically an exaggeration or a lie. Fun fact, did you know Abraham Lincoln actually wasn't poor and didn't live in a cabin in the woods. In fact, Lincoln was a very well off lawyer, he was just made out to be that way to gain favor in the election. In my E-portfolio signature assignment I chose to write about the Golden Age of America. I found during the time America was prosperous, there was a lot of growth going on. During the golden age there were many little golden ages going on like the golden age of Hollywood, Golden age of consumerism, and the golden age of health care. I concluded the golden age created overall advancement.