REQUIRED  COURSE OUTCOMES:

 

 I.      Identify theories of the origins of Indian cultures, including especially the Maya and Aztecs, their geographic regions, artifacts, written language, abandonment of cities, religions, imperialism, human sacrifice,  and family life

 II.     Estimate the impact of the Spanish presence and caste systems, examining the routes of the explorers, the behavior of Cortez and his crew, the elements of Aztec culture that remained after the Spanish conquest, racism, and the encomienda system.

 III.    Discuss the religious thrust of Roman Catholics, the political organization of New Spain, the impact of the new political structures, how the cultures mixed, the conditions of the Indians and Africans who were enslaved, the tax structure, and the expansion of the military

 IV.     Review the impact of the American Revolution, and the importance of the Inquisition on Mexico`s independence movement.

 V.      Discuss the fall of the First Empire, Santa Anna’s role in Mexican history, the loss of Texas, the Mexican War with America, the psychological impact of the loss of territory with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

 VI.     Discuss Juarez and the importance of the Constitution of 1857, nationalization of church property

 VII.    Describe Mexico`s Second Republic, the role of Diaz, the importance of American money in Mexico`s economy, the overthrow of Diaz.

 VIII.   Review how Madero becomes president, comparing the governing styles of Madero and Zapata, the effects of Huerta’s provisional presidency, the ideas of Pancho Villa, and Carranza’s ascent to power.

 IX.     Discuss the importance of Lazaro Cardenas` presidency, the impact of World War II and industrialization and population growth on Mexico.

 X       Assess the most important issues facing Mexico today.

 XI.    Four general goals integrate history with workplace skills:

       A.      Acquire information from many sources

       B.      Break complex and multiple sources of information down into parts to create clearer understanding

       C.      Understand the impact of time and space on perspective

       D.      Develop narrative structures and arguments based on evidence

 XII.     Throughout the course, students should be introduced to course content, practice using course content, and demonstrate they can:

       A.        Describe how peoples, groups, cultures, and institutions covered in this course change over time

       B.        Understand the events covered in the course in historical context and recognize how social, cultural, gender, race, religion, nationality and other identities affect historical perspective

       C.        Communicate orally and in writing about the subject of the course and select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems and compile information

       D.        Use different resources for historical research, including libraries, databases, bibliographies and archives

       E.         Analyze secondary sources and recognize differences in historical interpretation

       F.         Identify types of primary sources, the point of view and purpose of their author or creator

       G.        Create substantive writing samples which employ critical analysis of primary and secondary sources, and document those sources correctly

       H.        Construct knowledge in the discipline and synthesize historical narratives and timelines from primary and secondary sources, maps, and/or artifacts and critically analyze, interpret and evaluate many different points of view to construct historical arguments.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Early Indian Cultures: Origins.

 II.     Mayan Culture: Define culture.

 III.    Aztec Civilization: Define culture.

 IV.     Spanish Conquest: Culture clash.

 V.      New Spain: Nuevo Espana

 VI.     Colonial Institutions and Life: Life was complex.

 VII.    Enlightenment and Independence: New rulers in Europe.

 VIII.   First Empire and Early Republic: Concerns for the future in 1821.

 IX.     Juarez and Maximilian: Liberal leaders who championed social justice.

 X       Porfirio Diaz: Coup d’etat

 XI.     Revolution: Bloody Civil War.

 XII.    The Modern Era:  Modern Industrialization