Discusses the history of the British colonies in North America and the United States in terms of economic development and social and cultural evolution. Contrasts the emergence of a unique American civilization with the internal debate over opposing conceptions that deteriorated into sectional strife. Themes include the genesis of a peculiarly American mentality, race relations, economic development, and social conflict.
Code:
HI2041
Name:
AMERICAN CIVILIZATION: ORIGINS TO 1877
Discipline:
HI (History)
Type:
Regular
Level:
Undergraduate
Credits:
4
Can be taken twice for credit?:
No
Pre-requisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
Equivalencies: