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HIS 103: American Civilization To 1865

3 credits

Study North American history from the colonial period through the American Civil War. Explore social and cultural interactions between diverse peoples, economic trends, and political developments including the formation of the United States. (Distribution Reqs:Humanities)

Learning Goals

Critical and integrative thinking will be exercised when students read the Foner text for historical context, while analyzing primary source documents that correspond to the chapter topics and chronology. Communication and writing skills will be exercised through class participation, moodle posts and two papers. Analysis of documents in papers will expand upon in-class and moodle primary and secondary source discussions. Two in-class examinations will test student mastery of content and historical facts.

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Sections Offered: Fall 2024

American Civilization To 1865
0136-103-001 K. Ronayne Mon/Wed 8:35 am - 9:50 am GC - BLH 211 3

 
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