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United States History II - HIST 2112

Description

History 2112 explores the major themes and issues in American history from the end of the Civil War to the present. Emphasizes the political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions of United States history; causal relationships and patterns of change and continuity over time; and the significance of ethnicity, gender, race, and class in historical events.

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 since 1865.
• Recognize the role of diversity in American society and culture.
• Appraise how and why the historical interpretations of controversies, issues, personalities, and problems have changed over time.
• Place issues and events of U.S. History in a local, regional, national, and global context.
• Generate a carefully constructed and persuasive historical interpretation, using primary and secondary sources, that shows understanding of the developments and contributions across intellectual, political, and/or cultural boundaries.
• Analyze the extent to which historical and contemporary American society has embraced the ideals of the U.S. Constitution.
• Apply geography to the understanding of history and historical events.

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