Course Details

This course traces the history of the settling of North America beginning as early as 13,000 B.C., with primary focus on the years 1492 to 1820 A.D. It begins with the Native American migrations across the Siberian land bridge and touches on their life prior to the arrival of Columbus and other European explorers. With the arrival of Columbus, the course focuses on the various North American colonies and their European empires that greatly impacted and influenced our American culture and history. In addition, the DVD focuses on the fascinating legacy behind Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in the American wilderness. Pages of North American history of the territories that stretch from the West Indies to Canada, and as far west as the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii, will be brought to life with historical facts and anecdotes that you will be anxious to share with your students.

This course is applicable towards the following certificate(s):
*Early American History for the Classroom