Early American Republic 1790-1850

Catalog description

This course examines the history of American from approximately 1790 to 1850. Early republic topics will include: the ideology of the American political systems and cultures; the Age of Jefferson and the Age of Jackson in political terms; the rise of the market revolution; western expansion; the emergence of a “middle” and “working” class culture; and the origins of the sectional debate. Prerequisite: HIS 210 with a grade of C or higher. 52 | Bethel University Course Descriptions Catalog 2021-2022