History Of The United States To 1877

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Provides a survey of American History from the pre -Columbia era to the end of Reconstruction. Gives a greater appreciation of how the United States developed its particular institutions, ideas, social bonds, and customs by examining the founding of the nat ion and its often -painful early gestation. Areas of inquiry include early European exploration of the Americas, the impact of permanent European settlements on Native Americans and to how the subsequent society, culture, and ideas that evolved in North Ame rica created a new and distinctive civilization. The course will then examine the events that led to the American Revolution and will analyze the social and political character of the post -Revolution United States. Finally, we will explore the causes and t umultuous consequences of America’s Civil War era. Beyond content knowledge, the class also aims to provide you with a greater ability to make informed decisions about current social, political, economic, and ethical issues while helping you improve your written and oral communication skills.