HIS 1003Arkansas History

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=Examines the development of Arkansas from its earliest settlement through the present. Emphasis is placed on the regional and cultural distinctions within Arkansas, as well as the state’s relation to national trends. Highlights include the colonial and territorial periods, the challenges of early statehood, the conflicts between progress and tradition, the push for modernization and the evolution of Arkansas’ rustic image. Students who take the course for upper-level credit will receive additional assignments.