History of the United States to 1865 HIST 156 (3 credits) Witness the clash of “New World” inhabitants with “Old World” settlers and discover the birth of a nation with inalienable rights. Follow the tragedies and triumphs of Native Americans, westward expansion, and a Civil War that pitted brother against brother and ended a wicked history of slavery.
Topics include:
• Indigenous peoples of North America
• American Revolution and Constitution
• Westward expansion (“Manifest Destiny”)
• Slavery and the War Between the States (Civil War)
• L eading figures such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and others
Hybrid Class: Combines on-site with online instruction
Meets face-to-face Tuesday, 1800-2100, 25 October - 18 December May be applied toward general education requirement in the arts and humanities, major/minor in history, a minor in women’s studies, and electives.
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