US IN THE WORLD

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This course examines the history of the United states from the late nineteenth century to the present. During this period, the United States came to play an increasingly important role on the global stage after its Civil War. By placing the United States within a world context, this course seeks to examine ideas such as U.S. exceptionalism, the historical roots of U.S. hegemony, and more generally the utility of national histories.