Portal:North American History

WELCOME TO THE NORTH AMERICAN HISTORY PORTAL!
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North American History

The programs of this department focus on exploring the history of all countries in North America, in addition to their impact on the world around us. We invite all who wish to learn about North America to enroll in our courses and participate in discussions. If this interests you, please consider teaching a course or mentoring students. This page has been designed to contain relevant information about the department. Feel free to update any section if it is outdated.

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Course Offerings

Current

The following courses are being offered at this time by the Department.

• Introduction to Historiography - Offered through the Department of Historiography
• Introduction to US History (I & II)
• United States History
• Westward Expansion

Proposed

These courses are in development. When they are ready to go, they will be moved to the above section.

• Colonial America
• The US Presidents
• U.S. states
• Reconstruction
• U. S. Government

Projects

• The Creation of an Empire I
• Project for K-12: See The Crafting Freedom Project
• The Great Depression/Day one
• History through American Girl: Lessons in History using the American Girl series

Requested

Many requests are received for courses. Those with the highest priority are listed here. Unfortunately, there are fewer instructors than courses. If you can teach a course, please consider doing so.

• American Revolution
• The United States of America
  • War of 1812: The Return of the British
• Mexican–American War
• The US Civil War
• Spanish–American War
• The World Wars
  • World War I
  • World War II
• Pax Americana
• Cold War
  • Korean War
  • Vietnam War
  • Invasion of Grenada
  • Invasion of Panama
• Gulf War
• Somali Civil War
• The Civil Rights Movement
• Global War on Terrorism
  • 9/11 (Please note this topic is going to try to stay neutral about its content and will try to stay away from any personal beliefs about the ensuing wars by the United States in its response)
  • Iraq War
  • War in Afghanistan
  • War in Pakistan
• Libyan Civil War
• American-Canadian Relations
• Canada at War
• Pre-Confederation Canada
• Canada and Race: Nativism, Eugenics, and Aliens
• Imperial geopolitics and boundary disputes in the Pacific Northwest

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Task List

Current Task List

• Remove links to Wikipedia (as a page).
• The US Civil War/Week 3, remove Wikipedia link to Wikipedia's article on Fort Sumter, and replace it with short summary of Fort Sumter.
• Finish Unit 1: The Founders presidents.
• Improve American Revolution/Chapter 3: French and Indian War.
• Expand content; add more events here American Revolution/Chapter 2: The Colonists in 1750/Lesson 1.
• Start Vietnam War

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News

• May 7, 2007 - Department of American History founded!
• October 7, 2007 - Department of Canadian History founded!
• October 3, 2008 - Page overhaul!
• October 7, 2008 - Department of Canadian History is merged into Department of American History!
• October 15, 2008 - Department renamed to Department of North American History

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Degree Program

Wikiversity does not offer degree programs, but this list gives students an idea of what might be required to earn a college degree.

Minor

Normally most institutions do not offer undergraduate degrees in American History. This course sequence would be for a Minor in American History.

• Introduction to History
• Introduction to US History (I)
• Introduction to US History (II)
• Pre-Columbian America
• Colonial America
• American Revolution

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Resources

Canada

• The Canadian Encyclopedia

Excellent general reference powered by Historica.

• History Central

Writing a paper or conducting research on a specific topic? This should be your first stop - a great collection of relevant links.

• Canadian History at the University of Washington

A research guide to primary and secondary sources for Canadian history.

• DND Directorate of History and Heritage

For Canadian Military history buffs, with some downloadable books, ie Hatch's history of the BCATP.

• Nos Racines/Our Roots website

A wide range of historical documents and major histories from all provinces of Canada.

• Early Canadian Online

A wide range of historical documents and major histories from all provinces; also includes many federal documents and reports, plus some parliamentary debates.

• The Canadian Encyclopedia

excellent general reference powered by Historica

• History Central

Writing a paper or conducting research on a specific topic? This should be your first stop - a great collection of relevant links.

• U of Washington

Good place to find links to those hard to find primary documents, maps, images, etc.

• DND Directorate of History and Heritage

For Canadian Military history buffs, with some downloadable books, ie Hatch's history of the BCATP

• Nos Racines/Our Roots website

A wide range of historical documents and major histories from all provinces

• Early Canadian Online

A wide range of historical documents and major histories from all provinces; also includes many federal documents and reports, plus some parliamentary debates

• History Trek

Searchable database of websites with Canadian historical content, aimed at students aged 9-12

Central America

• Trouble in Central America: Guatemala on the Brink

United States

• Early Settlers Along the Mississippi (also printable version availablePDF)

A short 1831 essay, very approachable, by John James Audubon

• A Concise History of the U.S. Air Force by Stephen L. McFarland

An 81-page, 1997 book by the Air Force History and Museums Program. In addition to the military-specific narrative it provides a good overview of the (declared, overt) wars the United States was involved in during the 20th century.

• enhancing access to America's historic newspapers Link provided by JWSchmidt.
• Advanced_Placement United States History Study Guide
• Brief Biography of Thomas Jefferson

A Brief Biography of Thomas Jefferson for kids.

Wikipedia articles

• Wikipedia: Amerigo Vespucci
• Wikipedia: Canadian history
• Wikipedia: Economic policy of the Harper government
• Wikipedia: United States of America

• Wikipedia: George Washington
• Wikipedia: History of the United States

Historical periods

• Wikipedia: Colonial history of the United States
• Wikipedia: History of the United States (1776–1789)
• Wikipedia: History of the United States (1789–1849)
• Wikipedia: History of the United States (1849–1865)
• Wikipedia: History of the United States (1865–1918)
• Wikipedia: History of the United States (1918–1945)
• Wikipedia: History of the United States (1945–1964)
• Wikipedia: History of the United States (1964–1980)
• Wikipedia: History of the United States (1980–1991)
• Wikipedia: History of the United States (1991 - present)

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School Announcements

December 22, 2015

Topic:Sri Lankan history has started

June 20, 2011

United States History will begin

June 20, 2011

Human Legacy Course will begin

Aug 24, 2010

Reorganization underway.

Jun 16, 2010

History of the Ottoman Empire Course has started.

May 15, 2010

Military History Department founded.

School of History News Archive

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Instructors

If you are interesting in coordinating a project or teaching a course, feel free to list yourself in the list of faculty below (A-Z order).

• Geoffrey Plourde (Department Liaison) Office

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Related Schools & Portals

• The School of History