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U.S. History I - HIST 2111

Description

History 2111 is the history of the United States from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War. The course focuses on the geographical, intellectual, political, economic and cultural development of the American people and places U.S. events in the context of world politics.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and evaluate the major controversies, issues, personalities, problems and trends in U.S. history up to 1865.
• Exhibit comprehension of the historical process of continuity and change.
• Recognize the role of diversity in American society.
• Determine the relationship between local and national issues and events.
• Appraise how and why the historical interpretations of the controversies, issues, personalities, and problems have changed over time.
• Evaluate trends and issues in intellectual and cultural history and be able to relate them to topics in U.S. History.
• Place issues and events of U.S. History in a global context.
• Analyze the trials and contributions of the many cultures that make up American society.
• Analyze the extent to which historical and contemporary American society has embraced the ideals of the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Constitutional periods.
• Describe the ways geography has impacted historical processes.
• Read and interpret maps.
• Develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and organization.
• Undertake research using a variety of materials.
• Differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
• Analyze, synthesize, and interpret primary and secondary sources and clearly communicate results using a variety of media.
• Formulate a convincing historical argument using primary and secondary sources.

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