Maryland State and Local History

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This course provides an overview of Maryland and Harford County history in the broader context of American history. Students will explore Maryland's emergence as a colony and progression through the revolutionary era, early Republic, Civil Way, industrialization, military and government expansion, prosperity and depression to the beginning of the 21st century. Class activities will draw upon the rich historical resources and people of Harford County, central Maryland and the upper Chesapeake region.