A lot can happen in 65 years, and this guide with 51 lessons showcases this fact. The budding new Nation is putting themselves back together after the Revolutionary War. Students can take a literary tour through the capital city, learn what the BIG deal is with Napoleon, enjoy artwork and literary selections from both sides of the pond, join the abolitionists and navigate the Underground Railroad. Students will find areas that they desire to spend more time in, and that is okay! The ThinkWrite activities are scattered throughout the guide providing opportunities for students to put into words what they are learning. Utilize the book list in the back for students who have a greater interest in individuals and events for further reading. 342 pgs, spiral. ~Rebecca
TruthQuest History: Age of Revolution II (America/Europe, 1800-1865)
Description
- It was during the 1800s that the river of humanism began to cut a many-streamed delta across the western world: mankind believed his "progress" placed him at the center of science, industry, philosophy, literature, etc., with the power to re-write life's most basically-held truths.
- But the fountain of spiritual renewal was also bubbling in a concern for missions, slavery, revival, and more.
- News of the American Revolution had given many freedom-parched Europeans a desire for liberty. Their problems were very real, but they had to decide who had the answers: God, Karl Marx, or the sophisticated humanism swiftly consuming even the Christian church.
- In all that, history was marching on: Napoleon's conquests, the Industrial Revolution, the Romantic Movement in art, the rise of socialism, etc.
- America was just a fledgling nation, facing the War of 1812 and then the fearsome Civil War/War Between the States. She never stopped growing though, as pioneers poured into the new Louisiana Purchase and down the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails.
TruthQuest History is a deeply engaging, literature-based homeschool history curriculum created by Michelle Miller, designed to place God at the center of historical study. Drawing from Charlotte Mason and classical education principles, it emphasizes "living books"—high-quality narratives, biographies, and primary sources—rather than traditional textbooks. The series reveals God's providence throughout history, showing how belief in Him (or rejection of His truths) has shaped civilizations, governments, economies, cultures, and individual lives. Students explore the spiritual cause-and-effect dynamics of the past, gaining wisdom to apply biblical principles to the present and future.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Christian Worldview Integration: Lively, conversational commentaries written directly to students introduce each topic with a distinctly biblical perspective, connecting events chronologically and highlighting God's role in history.
- Flexible, Book-Centered Approach: Extensive, curated lists of recommended "living books" (spines, fiction, biographies, and topic-specific resources) allow families to select readings based on interest, age, availability, and budget. Books are sourced from libraries, used bookstores, or purchases—do not attempt to read everything!
- ThinkWrite Exercises: Optional prompts for older students encourage critical thinking through essays, projects, skits, diaries, reports, drawings, or models on profound historical and spiritual themes.
- No Rigid Structure: Guides provide topical outlines and overviews but leave pacing, depth, and activities up to the family, making it ideal for multi-age homeschooling.
Series Structure and Grade Levels:
The core series, recommended for grades 5-12, consists of seven guides covering ancient through modern history:
- Beginnings (Creation/Old Testament/Ancients/Egypt)
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
- Middle Ages
- Renaissance, Reformation, and Exploration
- Age of Revolution I–III (America/Europe, 1600–2000+)
For children in grades 1-5, the American History for Young Students series covers U.S. history in three volumes with age-appropriate book recommendations.
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-12 |
| Brand: | TruthQuest History |
| ISBN: | 9780975290859 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.175 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2 |
