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U.S. History & American Studies I (1607-1825)

U.S. History I provides an in-depth study of our country’s founding, from Colonial years to the War of Independence to the birth and infancy of our nation. American Studies I offers an introduction to important founding documents: The Law, The Declaration of Independence, and George Washington’s Farewell Address, including a thorough look at the lives of those who signed the Declaration of Independence. During the course, students develop a clear and factual understanding of this critical era in our nation’s history.

SNEAK PEEK

Live

$775/Course

Anytime

$550/Course

Homeschool

$350/Course

SECTION INFO

SECTION 1

642-26-01

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8:00AM -8:50AM CT

Mrs. Ailene
Crum

ABOUT ME

SECTION 2

642-26-02

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  • W

1:00PM -1:50PM CT

Mrs. Ailene
Crum

ABOUT ME

SECTION 3

642-26-03

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1:00PM -1:50PM CT

Mr. Ryan
Underwood

ABOUT ME
SYLLABI INFO

BOOK LIST

BOOK TITLE ISBN
Basic History of the United States by Carson:
Vol. 1 The Colonial Experience (1607-1774) (new ed. 26-27)		 9781931789011
Basic History of the United States by Carson:
Vol. 2 The Beginning of the Republic (1775-1825)		 9781931789103
Lives of the Signers of the
Declaration of Independence by Lossing		 9780925279453
The Law: The Blueprint for a Free Society
(5th edition)		 9781572465534
The Boston Massacre: A History with Documents 9780415873499
The Essential Federalist & Anti-Federalist Papers 9780872206557
The Constitution Any Copy

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Estimated Book Cost:

$110

Mrs. Ailene Crum

Mrs. Ailene Noemi Crum (Toro) brings nearly twenty years of experience as a dedicated home educator. Raised in a bilingual (English/Spanish) household, she embraces her Puerto Rican heritage and is passionate about helping students develop both language skills and cultural understanding. Mrs. Crum is honored to serve as an instructor in both Spanish and History, where she is committed to engaging and supporting students throughout their academic journey at FPA.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of the Cumberlands, a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning from Maranatha Baptist University, and a Master of Arts in History from Wayland Baptist University. In addition to her work in secondary education, she also teaches undergraduate history courses.

Mrs. Crum is grateful to be the wife of David and the mother of seven children, and she brings that same heart for mentorship and encouragement into her teaching

Mr. Ryan Underwood

Mr. Underwood graduated from Faulkner University [B.A. in Humanities – Great Books] and Reformed Episcopal Seminary [Master of Divinity]. Afterwards, he taught at a Christian high school in southeast Georgia.

Mr. Underwood is an ordained Christian minister, and previously served as associate pastor of an Anglican congregation in rural Florida. He also serves as a visiting lecturer in Greek and Hebrew at an international Bible College in South Africa.

Mr. Underwood loves the study of history and is a confirmed bibliophile. When not reading and teaching, Mr. Underwood enjoys travel, mountain hiking, classical music, and conviviality.

He desires to glorify God by helping students grow in their understanding of Holy Scripture, the great books of western civilization, and real history with the goal of making them better citizens of their earthly and heavenly commonwealths.

Mr. Underwood is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord by instructing students at Freedom Project Academy.

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