History of the United States I (GB)

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This course is a survey of American history from the early British settlements of the 17th century through the Civil War. Key topics include: early British settlements in North America, British North America, American Revolution, the Constitution, the two-party system, War of 1812, market revolution, immigration, Jacksonian democracy, slavery and freedom, social reform, western expansion, North/South sectionalism and the Civil War. Students will also explore the development of the American republic in global context. Pre-requisite: Qualifying score on the English assessment or ENG 012 or ENG 018 or ENG 101 .