This course surveys U.S. History since the end of the Civil War with an emphasis on broad economic, political, social, and cultural changes. The course explores transformative events, ideas, and developments, including: Reconstruction and racial segregation; industrialization, immigration, and urbanization; progressive reforms and reactionary politics; WWI and WWII; the Great Depression; the Cold War, anti-communism, and suburbanization; the Vietnam War; civil rights movements; and the changing role of the U.S. in global affairs. The course addresses the perspectives, struggles, and successes of the many communities that have shaped America's diverse society and culture.
Equivalent:
HIST 202 - Taken before Summer 2022