I have forgotten a lot about American History, probably because it was one of the classes I doodled through (I didn’t like my instructor). What I did learn about American History was gotten from interesting documentaries (I am in love with the History Channel) or from my childhood, which wasn’t a very good source, considering they give you the sheltered “Children’s Version” of history, which is heavily censored—awful things are left out, so you get a skewed view.
So I would like to learn it again the right way. I checked out a history textbook from the library and completed the first unit. I’m also using this site ( http://www.ucopenaccess.org/course/view.php?id=12 ) to supplement it. Love that website. It’s great if anyone wants a history review.
Another good website is ( http://www.historycentral.com/ ) but I am saving that one for later.
I also plan on renting documentaries from time to time from Netflix. I already have one on Conquistadors in my queue, and am following up with one on Jamestown.
I hope to be finished with this goal in six weeks. :)
