Description
This is a survey of the history of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the 21st century. Themes to be discussed will include the influence of religious developments, changes in political structures, reform movements, the growth of the federal government, America in the context of western empires, and the role of America as the sole superpower within a global 21st century economy. This fulfills the history component of the social science liberal arts requirement. Three hours.