African American History II From 1861-1954

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This second course of a series, commences with a review of economic, political, and social factors that led to the Civil War and examines the post-war Reconstruction, the betrayal of the radical Reconstruction and the basic social problems that emerged in the United States. Emphases are also placed on the Civil Rights Movement, the Pan-Africanist Movement, and the Garvey Movement up until World War II. HIS 2007 Historical Methods I This requirement for majors is the first of two Historical Methods courses designed to expose students to standard methods of research and writing in the field of History. This course emphasizes concepts of historical causation, theories of history, basic bibliography and techniques of historical research through assignments that offer a framework for the study and research of relevant topics. HIS 2008 Historical Methods II This required course for History majors is the second of two in a series designed to expose students to advanced methods in the field of History. This course emphasizes concepts of historical causation, theories of history, bibliography and techniques that offer the framework for the study and research of relevant topics.