THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN MIDWEST SINCE 1600

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This course examines the history of the American Midwest, focusing on the region's role in international politics and economics and how the region has been affected by the global changes since 1600. Topics of discussion include the fur trade; competing British, French, and Native empires; Anglo-American migration and displacement of Native Nations; agricultural development; industrialization and urbanization; immigration; economic and social changes in the 20th century; and recent conflicts over globalization. PREREQ: (3 UNITS (HIS OR HISTRY) AND MINIMUM JUNIOR STANDING) OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT