What This Document Is
This document outlines the learning objectives for the first test in HIST 1302: American History II at Austin Community College District. It specifically focuses on content from Chapter 17, covering the history of the American West between 1865 and 1900. It’s designed to help students prepare for an assessment of their understanding of this period.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in HIST 1302. It clarifies the specific topics and concepts the instructor prioritizes for the first exam. Utilizing this guide allows students to focus their study efforts effectively, ensuring they address the key areas of historical inquiry. It’s most useful when used *in conjunction* with course lectures, readings, and other assigned materials.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides a roadmap for study, but it does not *teach* the material. It lists what you should be able to *do* with the information (explain, describe, analyze), but doesn’t provide the full historical narrative or detailed explanations. Students will still need to engage with the textbook and other course resources to fully grasp the concepts.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes seventeen learning objectives, covering topics such as:
* The concept of Manifest Destiny
* U.S. government policies regarding westward expansion (like the Homestead Act)
* The impact of westward expansion on Native American populations, including the reservation system and the Dawes Act
* Key conflicts between Native American tribes and the U.S. government (Sand Creek, Geronimo)
* Forms of Native American resistance (Ghost Dance)
* The development of the cattle industry and mining
* Frederick Jackson Turner’s Frontier Thesis
* Contrasts between the “mythic West” and the realities of life in the West.
This preview *does not* include the detailed explanations, historical context, or supporting information needed to fully understand these objectives. It only presents the list of topics covered on the exam.
