Such 20th century problems as World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and the collapse of Soviet Union are also considered. Recommended as the second half of a basic history course for all liberal arts majors. An examination of United States history since 1920, emphasizing the development of the bureaucratic state, the rise of America to world power, and the social and economic foundations of America politics. In chronological sequence, such topics as the 1920's, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and contemporary America are examined. As a study of the Greater Southwest, this course surveys Spanish expansion and the Spanish-French rivalry in the lower Mississippi region and Texas.
Special emphasis is given to geographic factors and cultural developments.
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