This lecture course examines many of the significant social, economic, environmental, political, diplomatic and military developments in American history, from the pre-colonial period to 1865. It focusses on several important historical topics including: Native American cultures; the European background of American settlement; the establishment of colonies and development of an American nationality; the American Revolution; the formation of the Union; and the struggle to maintain it leading up to the Civil War. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): 3 credit units HIST at the 100 level or 30 credit units of university level courses. Note:Students with credit for HIST 270.6 may not take this course for credit.
This lecture course examines many of the significant social, economic, environmental, political, diplomatic and military developments in American history, from the pre-colonial period to 1865. It focusses on several important historical topics including: Native American cultures; the European background of American settlement; the establishment of colonies and development of an American nationality; the American Revolution; the formation of the Union; and the struggle to maintain it leading up to the Civil War. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): 3 credit units HIST at the 100 level or 30 credit units of university level courses. Note:Students with credit for HIST 270.6 may not take this course for credit.
