HIST 160 - United States History to 1877

This survey course examines the rise of the American nation from its colonial origins through the Civil War and Reconstruction. The approach is thematic and special emphasis is placed upon the impact of European contact with Native Americans, the establishment and abolition of slavery, the struggle for women’s equality, the influence of industrialization, westward movement, the evolution of republican institutions, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the nation’s gradual rise to prominence. The course will introduce students to the study of history, using a variety of primary and secondary sources to analyze and understand change over time. Students will learn to construct historical arguments and support them with appropriate evidence.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Attributes: Arts and Humanities I (AH1), Historical Perspectives (HST)