Course Description

HI209 The United States from 1865 to the Present 0.5

A survey of modern American development beginning with the post-Civil War industrial revolution and ending with a consideration of contemporary problems. The course will emphasize economic, social and political issues with special attention paid to the growth of entrepreneurial capitalism, American expansionism and the status of important minority groups.

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor