HISTORY OF THE USA: THE EARLY YEARS to 1850

What makes American culture the way it is? Christopher Columbus officially discovered America in 1492. He thought that he came to India, so he called the people there Indians - not a great start! In part one of this course we look at the history of America, from its native peoples, to its multiple discoveries, through to the first century of the Presidency and the decisions, wars, and peaces, that shaped this significant nation.

Michael Couch has been teaching community education courses for over a decade. With an academic background in Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education and History, he recently completed his PhD in the History of Philosophy of Education in New Zealand. He enjoys learning new topics and incorporates passion and wry humour into all the courses he teaches.