HIST 135 — United States History Since 1877
This is an introductory survey covering the history of the United States since the end of Reconstruction. This course is designed to acquaint students with most major topics in the American experience ranging from the aftermath of the Civil War through the contemporary period. Some of the key topics to be covered include: industrialization, progressivism, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Civil Rights Movement. This course also will introduce students to the process of thinking historically, with a focus on original historical sources. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101 or appropriate placement Corequisite(s): none