Section I. Introduction.  Jan. 9.
   "Introduction," Anthology.
   Optional website: New Jersey Slogans

Section II.  Colonial Background. Jan. 14, 16, 21.
   Anthology: Lurie, "New Jersey: The Unique Proprietary."
                     Purvis, "Origins and Patterns of Agrarian Unrest in New Jersey, 1735-1754." 
   Resources: Outline Colonial Period
                     Chart Political Titles
                     Chart Land Titles  
                     New Netherland Map
   Optional websites: Waterloo Village. Location of recreated Lenape village. 
                                Documents: colonial Concessions and Agreements.
                                New Netherland Museum. Pictures and a diagram of Henry Hudson's ship.
                                New Netherland Project.  Project to publish materials.
                                American Swedish History Museum. Exhibits on New Sweden & Swedes.

Film. Selection from Washington’s Crossing.  Jan. 23

Section III. American Revolution and Confederation Period. Jan. 23, 28, 30.
   David H. Fischer, Washington's Crossing
   Anthology: Dowd, "Declarations of Independence." 
   Constitution of 1776
   Outline American Revolution
   Optional reading: all in Barbara Mitnick ed., New Jersey in the American Revolution
        Lorraine Williams, "Caught in the Middle: New Jersey's Indians and the American Revolution"
        Giles Wright, "Moving Toward Breaking the Chains: Black New Jerseyans and the American Revolution."
        Delight Dodiyk, "'Troublesome Times A-Coming': The American Revolution and New Jersey Women."
Optional websites: Morristown National Park
                             Old Barracks
                             Washington Crossing State Park
                             Princeton Battlefield State Park
                             Monmouth Battlefield
                             Fort Lee

Paper #1. Washington’s Crossing: Film vs. Book. A comparison.  Feb 4.

Section IV. Constitution and New Nation. Feb. 4, 6.
   Anthology: Murrin, "New Jersey and the Two Constitutions."
   Charts : Comparison of New Jersey & Virginia Plans; Articles and Constitution
   Outline New Nation Period
   Optional Website: Hamilton-Burr Duel

Section V.  Jacksonian Period. Feb.11, 13, 18.
   Anthology: McCormick, "Party Formation in New Jersey in the Jacksonian Era." 
                    Mullaney, "Feminism"
   Paul Johnson, Sam Patch
   Constitution of 1844
   Outline Jacksonian Period
   Optional Websites:
          Canal Society of New Jersey
             Waterloo Village
          Speedwell

Films. Brief selections from NJHC Films: Feb. 18

Brief Assignment #1. Sam Patch and Paterson.  Feb. 20

Section VI. Civil War and Reconstruction. Feb. 20, 25, 27.
      Anthology: Moss, "The Persistence of Slavery and Involuntary Servitude in a Free State." 
                     Tandler, "The Political Front in Civil War New Jersey."
    Outline Civil War
        Optional Websites:  Fort Mott
                      Finn's Point National Cemetery (Use Google search).

Midterm Exam. March 3.  BRING BLUE BOOK
    Study Questions

Section VII. Late 19th Century. March 5, 10, 12.
   Randall Stross, The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Edison Invented the Modern World
   Anthology: Funnell, "Newport of the Nouveaux Bourgeois." 
   Outline Late 19th Century
   Optional websites:
           Thomas Edison Historic Site National historic site.
           Thomas Edison Papers Project.  Project to publish papers.
          Edison Companies and Films: Library of Congress: American Memory   Go to list of collections, and then Edison companies for samples of early films.
          Roebling Online History Archive  On the Roebling steel rope manufacturing company involved in building bridges.
          Ocean Grove   Camp meeting shore town. 
          Atlantic City History
          Papers of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony Papers project.
          Electronic Edition Stanton & Anthony Papers Samples from papers.
          New Jersey Museum of Agriculture
          Campbell Soup Company

Film: The Great Train Robbery  March 12.

Brief Assignment #2. On Edison. March, 12.

Section VIII.  Early 20th Century. March 17, 19, 31.
   Jim Fisher, The Lindbergh Case
   Anthology: Belknap, "Mr. Justice." 
                     Golin, "Bimson's Mistake" 
                     Stickle, "The Applejack Campaign of 1919."
   Outline Early 20th Century
   Optional Websites:
          Botto House/American Labor Museum
          Lambert Castle
          Working in Paterson
             Craftsman Farms

Film: Selection from Trial of the Century.  March 31.

Brief Assignment #3. On Lindbergh Trial.  April 7.

Section IX.  New Deal Through WWII. April 2, 7.
   Anthology: Mitchell, "Women Standing for Women." 
                     Dorsett, "Frank Hague, Franklin Roosevelt and the Politics of the New Deal." 
                     Schaffer, "Lessons in Land Use." 
   Outline New Deal and WWII
   Optional websites:
          Documents relating to Jersey Homesteads/Roosevelt a town built during the New Deal
          The Lindbergh Case
          Radburn
          Frank Hague
             Naval Air Station Wildwood, Cape May

Short Film: Hell Diver Days.  April 9. 

Section X. Post War Period 1945 - 1980. April 9, 14, 16.
    Ronald Porambo, No Cause for Indictment: An Autopsy of Newark.
   Anthology: Price, "The Beleaguered City as Promised Land: Blacks in Newark, 1917-1947."
      Optional Websites:
             Constitution of 1947 
             New Jersey Vietnam War Memorial
             Documents relating to New Jersey in the 1960s. Electronic NJ: Go to 1960s section.
             Newark Riots

Paper #2.  On Newark Riots. April 21.

Movie. Opportunity of the Century. Brief selection April 23.

Section IX. Recent 1980 - Present. Recent History and Problems. April 21, 23, 28.
   Optional Websites:
            September 11th
   Outline Recent History

Final Exam.   May 1, 2008.  2:45 - 4:25    BRING BLUE BOOKS
    Study Guide for Final Exam

Course requirements/Assessments.
Reading Assignments.
    Most reading assignments will be discussed in class.  Preparation and participation are expected and calculated into your grade.

See Directions for Writing Papers  and also History Department Academic Policy Statement  before you start writing any paper for this course. Print required cover sheet, go through the check list, and sign it before you turn in your papers. Also note University policies that (a) all written work must be submitted by the last day of classes; and (b) substantial work in a course must be submitted for an incomplete to be considered -- policies that are enforced in this class.

See University Policy on Disabilities Support Services.

Brief Assignments. 2-3 pages. Late papers will not be accepted.
   #1.   Write a paper on Paterson using Paul Johnson’s book on Sam Patch. How was Paterson changing in the period Sam Patch lived there? What were some of the local conflicts, and what role did he play in them? [Meets course objectives 1,4, 5]
    #2.   Write a paper on Thomas Edison using Randall Stross, The Wizard of Menlo Park. Discuss whether Edison was a "wizzard" or a fraud.[Meets course objectives 1,2,3,4,5]
   #3. Write a paper on the Lindbergh trial. Use and cite from Jim Fisher, The Lindbergh Case , and the film in making your arguments. Was the right person tried for the kidnapping, and did he get a fair trial? [Meets course objectives 1,2,3,4,5]
 

Papers. 5-8 pages
    See Directions for Writing Papers.   There are two papers, each should be 5-8 pages.    Late papers will be penalized 1/2 grade if one day late, AND another half grade every week thereafter.

Paper #1. Write a paper comparing the book and the film on Washington’s Crossing. How do they differ in coverage, and interpretation? Which one provides a better understanding of what happened in New Jersey early in the Revolution? Explain the reasons for your choice.[Meets course objectives 1, 2,3,4,5]

Paper #2.  Write a paper on Ronald Porambo, No Cause for Indictment: An Autopsy of Newark. Porambo was a reporter at the time of the Newark riots. What are his main arguments? Does he fairly capture what happened or are their other views? In addition to the book you should use information from the NJ Historical Society exhibit (see required trip) in your discussion. [Meets course objectives 1,2,3,4,5,6]

Trip.
    This semester you are required to visit the NJ Historical Society in Newark to view the exhibit on the Newark riots. You can go either with the class or alone.       
   Class Trip - place and date TBA.

Exams.
    There will be a midterm and a final exam.  The midterm will consist of 5 IDs and two essays; the final of 10 IDs and three essays.  There will be a choice of questions.
    The final exam is cumulative.
    Makeup exams.  You are strongly urged to take all exams on time, and will need a valid reason for not doing so.  Makeup exams will be given once, at a time set by the instructor, and there will be NO choice of questions.

Grading.
    Midterm 25%
    Two papers 12.5% each (total 25%)
    Three brief assignments 20%
    Final exam 25%.
    Class participation 5% (and is expected).
    Missed exams and papers receive a grade of zero (not F) and are averaged into your final grade as zero.
    The penalty for plagiarism is a zero in the first instance, an F for the course in the second instance. Plagiarized papers are deposited in the History Department office, and cases reported to the Dean.
    The penalty for cheating on an exam is a zero. Cheating will be reported to the History Department office, and cases reported to the Dean.

Attendance.
    Attendance is taken and required.  After three absences, AND for every subsequent three absences, you will lose 1/2 grade from your final grade in the course.

Code of Class Conduct

   All cell phones will be turned off during class.
   Students reading or doing homework during class will be marked absent for the day.
   Students using computers in class for anything but taking notes will be marked absent for the day. 

Extra credit.
    See general policy.
    In this course you can get extra credit for:
         (1) visiting historic sites in New Jersey
         (2) attending relevant conferences scheduled this spring.
                   African History Conference, Rutgers-Newark, February 16, 2008
                   History Issues Conference, Trenton  March 28, 2008.
         (3) writing reports on the optional readings listed on the syllabus.
         (4) helping on History Day at Seton Hall on March 8, 2008 (snow day March 15)
         (5) Agricultural Exhibit at Alexander Library Rutgers
         (6) New Jersey History Lecture at Rutgers January 24, 2008

Office Hours.
FH 340
General MTWF 10-12; for this class also MW 5:30-6pm; and by appointment. [T, F check ahead to be sure I am not at a meeting]
973-275-2772
email luriemax@shu.edu

Websites.
General sites of interest for this course:
(1) New Jersey Historical Commission.  Contains links to other sources for New Jersey history.
(2) New Jersey Historical Society.  In Newark.  About collections etc.
(3) State Legislature Home Page.  Includes documents, lists of legislators, information on bills and on visiting the State House.  There is also a "Kids Page" with puzzles and games on state history.
(4) New Jersey State Archives.  Description of the collections, and information on visiting to do research.
(5) New Jersey Online.  Newspaper site for Star Ledger, News12, The Times (Trenton), and the Jersey Journal.
(6) American Journalism Review Page with links to New Jersey papers.
(7) Monmouth County Historical Association site that lists exhibits, programs, and provides information on historic house museums.
(8) New Jersey Women's Project Information on women in New Jersey history including biographies, documents, and bibliography.
(9) Electronic New Jersey  Collection of documents and other materials designed for teaching history with New Jersey examples. Project of Rutgers University and a number of area high schools.
(10) New Jersey Encyclopedia.     Demo for projected Encyclopedia of New Jersey to be published by Rutgers University Press.  Contains several sample articles.
(11) Maps.  (a) Center for Remote Sensing and Spacial Analysis
                   (b) Rutgers University Cartography Department
(12) Social Studies materials, Stevens Institute Technology.
(13) New Jerseytimes.  Rutgers Radio programs.  List of programs and other information, some audio samples.
(14) New Jersey History Links Public Affairs Research Institute list.
(15) New Jersey State Library Historic Documents.
(16) Newark Museum, Picturing America art exhibit.   The Museum has one of  the major art collections in the state, including some of New Jersey or by resident artists.
(17) American Revolution 225th Celebration Commission.  Information on the Commission and events it supports.
(18) New Jersey Online - new 2006. Rutgers University Libraries research guide. To find follow path -- Rutgers University Libraries website, then Research Resources, Subject Research Guides, General, New Jersey.