American History
A survey course in American History from the colonial period to the present.
Course description
This is a survey course in American History from the colonial period to the present. Aside from knowing the major factual details of American History, you are expected to demonstrate an ability to argue and write about important issues, themes, and debates concerning the history of the United States. See the full Course Description for required texts, expectations, and grading.
In this course
- Course Description
- Course Syllabus
- Unit One: Colonial Era to the Constitution
- Colonial Era Goals
- American Revolution Goals
- Unit Two: The Federal Republic
- Antebellum America Goals
- Unit Three: The Irrepressible Conflict
- Unit Four: The Restored Union
- Reconstruction Goals
- Gilded Age Goals
- Progressive Era Goals
- Roosevelt Era Goals
- Cold War Goals
- Research Paper
Also see
- History Links — useful history resources on the web.
- History Department Resources — study guides and writing guidelines.