Cultural Diversity & Challenges in United States History

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EDP, GS, H, IL, SS- This course examines the multicultural history of the United States from pre-European contact with North America to the present. It focuses on the contributions and experiences of various peoples, as they interact with the historical manifestations of power and privilege and the nation¿s historical development, including Slavery, Native American displacement, the Mexican America war, the Civil War, the Spanish American War, the Progressive era, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and New Deal, the Cold War, Civil Rights, the Vietnam War, and current conflicts and debates such as race, immigration, and identity politics. Students will develop historical thinking skills and draw conclusions from contradictory primary sources and historical interpretations as they examine the history of diversity in the United States and the creation of a pluralistic society. The diverse history of the nation will be emphasized by examining individual cultures, their interactions, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the U.S. This course may include a community-based learning project. Prerequisite(s): None.