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HIST1025

Introduction to the United States, 1607 to today

Course Type:

Introductory

Instructor:

James Fichter

Credits:

6

Semester:

Semester 2

Department:

History

Assessment:

70% coursework; 30% Final Exam.

Room:

Room

Start Time:

09:00

End Time:

10:50

Day:

Day

This course introduces U.S. history, society, and culture, from the Native Americans to the arrival of European settler colonialism, U.S. independence, and the development of the modern industrial nation-state of the United States, considering such topics as slavery, the Civil War, segregation, civil rights, women's suffrage and 20th century feminisms, U.S. expansionism, imperialism, and 20th century foreign policy, American religion, and various other elements of social, cultural, political, and economic change. This is an introductory course with a textbook. Additional primary sources provided for deeper analysis. Limited coverage of neighboring regions and countries as appropriate. ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES (A)Survey Courses

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