HST 115 — U.S. History: Beginnings to 1865
This course surveys the period from pre-Columbian times to the end of the Civil War. Topics include Native American cultures and societies; colonization; origins and development of slavery; American Revolution; establishment of the United States; industrialization and immigration; westward expansion; sectional politics and Civil War. Students examine the Constitution in light of politics, society, economy, and culture of the period.
Prerequisites: ENG 101