Foundations in American History: Advanced ((4 Credits))

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Foundations of American History is an advanced level survey course which covers important events in American history from the pre-colonial era through the Civil War and the end of Reconstruction in the south in 1877. Students will examine various political, social and cultural themes in this course, including pre-colonial America, European conquest, colonial development, the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution, the Early National Period, the Jacksonian Era, the Age of Reform, nationalism, expansionism, immigration, reform, regional development, causes and effects of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Critical reading skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate primary and secondary historical sources and produce written interpretations will be emphasized.