HIST& 146: United States History I

EDP,GS,H,SS- This course examines the creation and evolution of the United States beginning with pre-contact native peoples and continuing through the early years of the 19th century. The course focuses on key figures, events and eras and explores within a global context the important themes and issues relevant to the nation's historical development, including Native American societies, colonization, slavery, the revolutionary era, establishment of the Constitution, and the early years of the republic. Students will develop historical thinking skills and draw conclusions from contradictory primary sources and historical interpretations. The diverse history of the nation will be emphasized by examining individual cultures, their interactions, and the challenges faced by multicultural America. Courses in the U. S. History series, HIST&146, HIST&147, and HIST&148 may be taken independently and in any order.