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American History HS 104OL
Patrick Givens - Instructor  
 
pgivens@manor.edu  

Welcome to American History!

Welcome! My name is Patrick Givens and I am a History Instructor here at Manor College. I have been teaching for the last five years at Manor in various different areas of American History. I attended Bucks County Community College and Temple University where I earned my BA in History with a minor in Political Science. I currently attend Norwich University where I am completing my Master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Conflict.

 Many people have asked my “Why History?” and “History? That is so boring!” I will answer the first question this way, which is exactly why I love this job. I get to put that question to the test every day.  History is important to us each and every day. It guides us in the law, in government and our world.  I embrace it and teach it in the hopes that those memories remind us of the mistakes that have been made and the best way to avoid them again in the future. The second question could pertain to any discipline that is taught but think of it these terms, is it fun? History is not all dates and “boring dead people”. It is alive and around us constantly and every new discovery brings it to life. Ancient dinosaur bones open new understanding to the past, well so does a lost document or writings of a famous person and many not so famous people as well. The search for answers is the fun and that is why it is history and exactly why it is not boring!!  

 My goal in teaching is to allow my students to open their eyes to the world through history. I will not tell you how to think or how you are supposed to feel about a subject, event, person or political issues. I will not demean a student because he/she feels differently about a subject than I do, nor will I force my opinions upon my students. This is a learning environment that encourages all points of views and accepts them as your own.  It is my hope to stir debate and discussion so that all may benefit.  

 Below you will find links to the different course that I teach. You will also find helpful links to course information as well as research links and helpful hints about history.  

 
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