Academic Catalog 2024-2025

HI 133 United States History I: 1776-1877

This introductory course is a survey of significant features in the development of the United States from the years just prior to the American War of Independence to the end of Reconstruction. It traces distinctly American themes through the major events of early American history, which include the exploration of North America, settlement, conflict among European colonial powers, the Revolution, formation of a constitutional republic, manifest destiny, interaction with native peoples, the division of North and South into separate economic, political and cultural areas, and the reconstruction of the nation. This is a required course for all history majors and all students planning to teach secondary education history. For majors, this will be categorized under the Americas concentration.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall Even Years

Notes

Open to all freshmen.