American Revolution

$60
Sep 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct 6, (13 off for fall break) 20, 27
Nov 3, 10, 17

Mondays  2:00 pm 

The content of the American Revolution course will be partially driven by the topics of interest to the students in the class. The teacher will ask students at the beginning of the course what they most want to get out of and/or learn about the American Revolution. Other topics that will be covered include: 

(1) Why did the Americans revolt against England? When is revolution justified (what do the scriptures say)? 

(2) What would you do to win the war if you were the colonists or England? 

(3) Simulation of battlefield tactics used at the time, and 

(4) How were the colonists able to win against England?

 Student will be encouraged to read George Washington: Man of Prayer and Courage (The Sowers). Write a book report and give a brief presentation in class.

Russ is an avid amateur historian whose curiosity and enthusiasm for history is both delightful and contagious. He believes that there are important lessons to be learned from all parts of history. When Russell was a teenager what he wanted most for his birthday was a subscription to history magazines covering the U.S. Civil War and World War II. Most years you can find Russell on the road with his family doing extended road trips visiting historical sites. His children call it vacation but it is really an extended educational field trip (do not tell his kids!!!). He spends a lot of his free time listening to historical documentaries and podcasts. 


He has previously taught history classes covering (1) U.S. Civil War, (2) Cold War, (3) Roman Empire, (4) World War 1, and (5) World War 2. He graduated from BYU with a bachelors in Social Work and a Masters degree in Public Administration; his career is focused on government.



He is a disciple of Christ and serves Him as a consacrated husband and father. As a young man Russ served Him on a proceliting mission in Chicago, IL, Spanish speaking.


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