This course traces the development of this mass culture in late nineteenth and early 20th century America and charts its progress through the 20th century. This course is an examination of the American phase of the Indochina war. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the American motives for engagement in Vietnam, the controversy in the United States over the war, and the eventual American withdrawal. Students will also be familiarized with the Vietnamese view of the American effort. The principal theme of this course is the impact of war upon Europe's economy, society, and culture in the 20th century.
Considerable attention is given to war as a catalyst for political and economic change.
Sophomore standing or permission. TO 1877 HIS 2021 This course concentrates on some of the major social and political events in the history of the American people from colonization through Reconstruction. Political developments emphasized are the growth of constitutionalism and the establishment of political parties. Social themes treated include the idealism and reformism of early 19th century America and the question of slavery as a social institution. Some themes emphasized are economic growth and the rise of America as a world power.