Considers the development of absolute monarchy, the Enlightenment, the French and Industrial Revolutions, the rise of European nations as world powers, imperialism, nationalism, and independence in non-Western nations, modern intellectual trends, and the two World Wars and their aftermath. 4 cr. hrs. A survey of North American social, political, and economic development from the earliest discoveries and initial European colonization down through the War for Southern Independence. 4 cr. hrs. A survey of the United States history from Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War to the present.
Emphasis is placed on social, economic, and political developments.
Students will read in primary and secondary sources. This is a discussion course. 4 cr. hrs. For course description see History 202. History of England.