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About this Course

In this course, we will be covering American history from the early European explorers of America to the Civil War. We will learn about and practice skills employed by historians, including using primary and secondary sources, making historical comparisons and considering context, causation, continuity, and change over time.

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Before class starts

Purchase the book : Name of textbook, Author, & ISBN
Read the syllabus found in the Syllabus tab.
Complete the "Things to Know/Do module" BEFORE Class Starts found in the Modules tab.

Technical assistance

Become familiar with the class interface before the semester begins. For tips and tutorials about how to use Canvas, try the Canvas Student Guide. If you have a technical question, email <insert email address for your campus or departmental IT Support here>, or live chat at ithelplive.iu.edu/.