HIST204 — America in Depression and War:1929-1945
Add to Personal Bookmarks Number of America in Depression and War: 1929-1945 surveys two cataclysmic events of the twentieth century, the Great Depression and World War II and the transforming effects both had on the United States. The course covers the Great Crash, the economic collapse, New Deal reforms, and the military triumph over totalitarianism. A particular focus will be how the experiences of both leaders and average citizens in dealing with these crises changed the nation’s outlook on politics, society, and the world around us as we developed into a world superpower and entered the Atomic Age. Credit by exam available (Fall, Spring) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours. Course
Prerequisites: ENGL101