welcome to historyclass This term you are required to purchase historyclass, an online course space for your History book by James Roark, The American Promise 4/e (©2009, Bedford/St. Martin’s) http://www.yourhistoryclass.com

historyclass is a learning space that includes: The complete e-Book with highlighting, note-taking, and printing tools Primary documents Your own blog space Course assignments and tutorials Activities and study tools Threaded discussion forums http://www.yourhistoryclass.com

To get historyclass, you can: 1. Purchase access through your local bookstore via a printed access card: Packaged with Roark, The American Promise, Fourth Edition. Available Separately 2. Purchase access online at http://www.yourhistoryclass.com

Accessing historyclass If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): Go to the site address below. Click on “Students Register Your Code” http://www.yourhistoryclass.com Alert! Do not throw away your access card until you’ve registered!

Accessing historyclass continued… If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): 3. Scroll down until you find “HistoryClass for The American Promise 4e”. Choose the Volume listed on your Access Card. 4. Click on “Register Your Code”. http://www.yourhistoryclass.com Alert! Do not throw away your access card until you’ve registered!

Accessing historyclass continued… 1. Enter in: Your printed activation code Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your Class username) 2. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 3. Re-enter your email address Your account will be created and you will be able to access historyclass. http://www.yourhistoryclass.com

When purchasing historyclass online: Go to: http://www.yourhistoryclass.com Click “Students Purchase Access Today” from the home page Scroll down until you find “HistoryClass for The American Promise 4e”. Choose the correct Volume and click “Purchase” 4. Enter your school data Select the state your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor

Purchasing historyclass online continued… 4. Enter in: Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your historyclass username) 5. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 6. Re-enter your email address. 5. You will then be taken to the PURCHASE page, where you will need to enter your payment information. 6. You will receive confirmation of your purchase and may now start using historyclass.

Want to try before you buy? 1. Go to http://www.yourhistoryclass.com 2. Go to the “Find Your Class” Tab and click on the correct volume for “Roark, The American Promise 4/e” 3. Click on the “HistoryClass as a Student” link http://www.yourhistoryclass.com

Need more help? Whether you need technical help working with historyclass features, content, registration, refunds, or you simply forgot your username or password, contact technical support: (800) 936-6899 techsupport@bfwpub.com Also consult the student FAQs & Quick Start Guide (from the help button on your HistoryClass course home page) for additional information!