Colonial America to 1763

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This course begins with a brief study of the Atlantic World before 1492, examines key moments in European exploration and colonization, and then critically evaluates the creation, growth, and transformation of the mainland English colonies from their formal beginnings in 1607 through the French and Indian War. Key topics include: the Columbian Exchange, the Crisis of 1675, Bacon’s Rebellion, the Salem Crisis, the Glorious Revolution, and the imperial wars as well as thematic topics such as expansion, slavery, and economic development.