Instructor: Walter L Holt

Email: holtwl@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 409-853-6261 (cell)

Office Location and Hours: online course. Office hours: M-T 8:00AM - 4:30PM; W-F 11:00Am - 1:00PM

Additional Contact Information: n/a

This course deals with US History from the beginning of Reconstruction to the modern day. It is a survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.

OpenStax - US History (provided in course materials on Blackboard)

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

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Learning Outcomes - Students will be able to:

Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.

Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.

Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history

Critical Thinking Skills– Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.

Communication Skills– Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication.

Social Responsibility Skills- Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, acommunities.

Personal Responsibility Skills– Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision making. 

Module 1 (1870 - 1900)

Module 2 (1901 - 1929)

Module 3 (1930 - 1945)

Module 4 (1946 - 1980)

Module 1 Exam (1870 - 1900) - due 9/18/2026 at 11:59PM

Module 2 Exam (1901 - 1929) - due 10/09/2026 at 11:59PM

Module 3 Exam (1930 - 1945) - due 11/06/2026 at 11:59PM

Module 4 Exam (1946 - 1980) - due 12:04/2026 at 11:59PM

There is no final examination for this course

100 - 90 = A

89 - 80 = B

79 - 70 = C

69 - 60 = D

59 - 0 = F

50% = Examinations

27% = Discussion Questions

23% = Essay

Late work will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis and will have a 20% deduction for being late.

I highly recommend logging in at least once per week for announcements and to keep up with coursework

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.