Description
In this topical survey of the history of the United States to the end of World War II, students will be introduced to the major issues, broad developments, and perennial questions that cut to the heart of American identity. The course will cover such topics as the ideological origins of the American nation, the historical relationship between state and national sovereignty, race and slavery, sectional tensions and the Civil War, social and religious movements, and the culture wars that continue to impact American society today. Three hours.