In particular, students will complete an independent research project focusing on some aspect of the 1890's in Europe. This section is not writing intensive. These are just a few of the questions we will discuss in HIST 222, a survey of the major themes, topics and issues in American history from 1877-1988. We will focus on selected social, political, diplomatic, economic and cultural developments which have shaped the nation, all its regions and all its people. This course will consist of lecture, class discussion and numerous reading and writing assignments.
Attendance is essential.
Students will grapple with problems of historical perspective and interpretation, and are expected to participate in discussion, raise questions and form opinions based on material presented in class and in reading assignments. Students will be evaluated on their participation in class and on their timely completion of all written assignments. Ortquist A survey of U.S. history since the Civil War period highlights the major social, economic, political and diplomatic changes that occurred as the United States experienced rapid industrialization and a rise to world power status. The reading will include a text and three or four paperbacks. Four short papers.