The class is overall very interesting if you like history. It is a lecture class, so be ready for a lot of students. However, the professor does ask questions for students to answer during lecture sessions, as he does want people to participate. The TA sections are a good way to review content and ask questions.

Most of your grade is based on weekly assignments from chapters of the textbooks. However, both textbooks that I was assigned (American Yawp and Emancipation Betrayed) are provided online by Dr. Bird so you do not need to buy a physical copy if you don't want to. There is also attendance, which is mandatory for lecture sessions, and is measured by surveys at the end of lectures; two quizzes, one on the US States and one on Constitutional Amendments; and the midterm and final, which are weighted 70% essay and 30% multiple choice.

Dr. Bird is really enthusiastic about the class and makes the class entertaining. The TAs are also really helpful.