In this study the Church has grown, the Church has fractured, and the Church is widespread in access to the people. Following the Reformation, the spiritual life of the people shifted as the culture of the Church became accessible to the “every-man”. This guide provides 87 lessons, and will walk history and Church history alongside each other to showcase the influence of both on each other. Students will have options in both fictional and historical books to read for additional information. Students will have opportunities to study the Church of England, new colonies, artists, and wars. 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. 144 pgs, spiral. ~Rebecca
TruthQuest History: Age of Revolution I (America/Europe, 1600-1800)
Description
- The big ideas of the previous two centuries (during the Renaissance & Reformation) fomented upheaval for society during the 1600s: the Puritan Revolution and Glorious Revolution in England and Scotland, the Thirty Years' War in Central Europe, religious struggles in France, the work of Peter the Great in Russia, and the Scientific Revolution throughout Europe, for example. Even art and music underwent many changes!
- The same roiling issues led the Pilgrims into the Mayflower! But they were not the only ones coming to America. We will watch the entire pageant of New World exploration and settlement (by the English, French, Spanish, Dutch, etc.) in its full context. You'll meet the New World natives who were so impacted, as well!
- The incredible undercurrents of the Renaissance/Reformation and the 1600s rolled right into the 1700s. As truths and untruths were further built upon, deep change came to many nations. Are not the American and French Revolutions proof of that?! Do you know how different they were...and why?! Do you know that the French Revolution has had more impact on the modern world than the American?! But there's so much more to this century: great musicians, scientists, and authors, all caught in the clash of ideas. Indeed, the 'Enlightenment' would spread the strongly humanistic ideas of Voltaire and Rousseau east to Frederick the Great's Prussia and Catherine the Great's Russia, and west to America. What would be the results? Where might we see God's hand? Let's find out!
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: | 9780975290842 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.175 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2 |
