U.S. History from Colonial Times to 1876

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This course is a survey and analysis of United States history and those institutions that contributed to the evolution of the American nation from colonial times through the period of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Particular attention is given to the Puritan influence upon American character, the American Revolution, the creation of the federal Constitution, western settlement, the nature of slavery and the breakdown of the American political system resulting in civil war. Prerequisite(s): ENG1020 or ENG1024 or English placement. Offered at Charlotte 3 Semester Credits