Fall Semester 2022 (Remote learning Session Late Start) Catalog Description This course will examine and trace the development of United States history from the post-Civil War Reconstruction period to the present. It will focus upon the political, social, and economic factors that have played an important role in the growth of the nation. Student Learning Objectives Students taking any section of HIST 1220-602 will by the end of the course: 1) identify and describe the key people and events that have propelled the United States to the superpower status it enjoys today. 2) examine the United States’ effect on the 20th century and how it influenced other nations to develop their own democratic systems of government. 3) discuss some of the important American social, religious, economical, technological, and cultural developments/discoveries that impacted modern society. 4) investigate and assess the United States’ role in the 21st century and determine if it is positive or negative for the world. Professor Alex Russo Fall Semester 2022 Office: Social Sciences Dept. Office Phone: NA Email: arusso@ccri.edu Text messages to: NA Office administrator: Lolita Villanueva Ph: 401-825-2171; llvillanueva@ccri.edu Office Hours: Via email or by appointment United States History From 1877 HIST 1220-602 Technology Requirements Required Textbook: TITLE: US: A Narrative History, Vol. 2 Since 1865 AUTHORS: Davidson, Delay, Heyrman, Lytle, Stoff ISBN: 8 9781260608205 You may purchase from the CCRI Bookstore or directly from McGraw-Hill, but it’s included with the tuition and is accessible electronically via Connect Recommended student materials: Textbook, college ruled notebook, reliable computer. Library or electronic resources: N/A Blackboard:  This is a Blackboard-enhanced course, and it is your main portal for course information, study materials, assignments, unanticipated schedule changes, due dates, grades, tests and so on. Not having access will not be considered a legitimate reason for not completing course requirements  In order to use Blackboard, your computer must meet several basic requirements:  A strong and stable internet connection  Speakers  A compatible browser (follow this link to check your browser)  A webcam and microphone (to participate in video lectures, group work, and/or office hours)  It is important that you log on to Blackboard as soon as possible and familiarize yourself with the sites. In addition, you are expected to check Blackboard regularly for updates and information about upcoming assignments IF YOU HAVE ANY TECHNICAL ISSUES, BELOW IS THE LINK YOU’LL NEED TO CONTACT: **CCRI Tech Support link: https://ccri.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2073/Portal/Home/  CCRI and I care about your success! Starfish is an online communication system that we will use over the semester to communicate about your attendance, course grades or academic performance  ALL students need help in college, but sometimes it is difficult to know who or what to ask. Starfish also provides you with a central place to connect to the people and services that can help you be successful in this course and with your CCRI experience  Frequently check your CCRI email and your Starfish account. Please consider taking any recommended actions. You can also schedule office hours with me directly through Starfish  Log-in to MyCCRI to access your Starfish Success Network McGraw-Hill Connect and Inclusive Access HIST 1210/1220 – Inclusive Access Required Textbook/ISBN: This course will be using Davidson, US: A Narrative History 8e with an online program from McGraw-Hill called Connect. The link to the eBook and program will be available in Blackboard. You will not need to purchase the book or Connect! It is included in your tuition for this course! ! DO NOT PURCHASE THESE MATERIALS FROM THE BOOKSTORE OR ONLINE. Blackboard: To get started, please follow the PowerPoint demonstrating how to log into Connect and synch it with your Blackboard course. Note that for your grades to register correctly, you must ALWAYS LOG IN THROUGH BLACKBOARD. Here is a link going over the steps to register if you have any questions: http://video.mhhe.com/watch/gMXdmFmd8hJcFCNN4y6kVv? F you run into any problems using Connect, you must call McGraw-Hill’s Customer Experience Group/CXG (aka Tech Support). They will give you a ticket number for the problem you reported. If you are not able to complete an assignment by its due date, or if you feel that you were given an incorrect score, I will be requesting the MH ticket number so that I can follow up with the publisher. Here is the contact information for McGraw-Hill CXG: Visit: www.mhhe.com/support Call: (800) 331-5094 Monday – Thursday  24 hours Friday  12AM – 9PM Saturday 10AM – 8PM Sunday  12PM – 12AM (All times Eastern) http://www.connectstudentsuccess.com/ **We will primarily be using the McGraw-Hill Connect app. to access the readings in the textbook. THE EXERCISES FROM THE TEXT ARE NOT ASSIGNED AND WILL NOT