HIS 1400 - UNITED STATES HISTORY I THRU 1877

credits: 3.0
This course is an introductory survey of the major economic, political, social, and cultural developments in the United States from the early 1600s to 1877. Major topics include: the causes of the American Revolution, the development of slavery, the emergence of American commercial and industrial capitalism, the continental expansion of the United States, the causes of the Civil War. Objectives: A) Identify and describe the key people, movements, and events in United States history between the pre-Columbian era and Reconstruction; B) Identify and describe the role of race, gender, ethnicity and class in shaping the events in United States history during this period; C) Describe and evaluate debates and conflicts over core principles and values from this period that continue to shape United States history in the present day; D) Interpret and analyze primary sources; E) Communicate effectively in writing and speaking about historical developments in the United States during this period. Method of Instruction: Mixture of class lectures and student discussions. Method of Evaluation: Class discussion, quizzes, two essay exams, two essays based on assigned readings. Meets *WEP Distribution Requirement.