HIST 1114 - History Of The United States To 1877

4 Credits
Surveys the emergence of the American nation from the colonial period to revolution, the early national period Jacksonian Era, sectional conflict, Civil War and reconstruction emphasizing social, political, and intellectual developments reflecting American diversity.

Major Content Areas
Introduction to the Study of History: 5%

Civil War and Reconstruction: 15%

Making a Nation: 10%

The American Revolution: 15%

Jacksonian Democracy: 10%

The Emergence of an American Culture: 15%

The Early contact period: 15%

Expansionism, Sectionalism and Slavery: 15%

Learning Outcomes
Analyze the role of gender, race, class and political ideology in historical outcomes

Use a knowledge base sufficient to develop skills of analysis and interpretation

Compare and contrast historical developments by region and/or theme

Create a thesis statement and support with a synthesis of historical evidence

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
08 - Global Perspective

05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci