HIST 1130 - Minnesota History
3 Credits
Examines the historical development of the State of Minnesota, from its prehistoric origins through the territorial period, and to the present. Surveys social, political, economic and geographical forces, with emphasis on the interaction of people and environment, that have shaped Minnesota’s history.
Major Content Areas
Native Americans: 10% Minnesota Political history: 25% Minnesota in the modern and contemporary world: 15% Early economic and cultural contact: 20% Historical geography: 5% Frontier through statehood: 20% Historical method: 5%
Learning Outcomes
Use a knowledge base of factual detail sufficient to develop skills of analysis and interpretation Critically analyze the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of Minnesota Identify specific aspects and historical events which have shaped the character of Minnesota and its physical environment over time Articulate interpretations of the historical record, using primary and secondary sources
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci 10 - People/Environment
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