The American University HY 1110 AMERICAN HISTORY I

Explores the social, political, and economic history of the United States from  discovery through the conclusion of post-Civil War Reconstruction.

Learning outcomes

• Identify  American cultures with an emphasis on identifying Native American tribes and their associated settlements, tools, agriculture, and trade.
• Identify the rifts that developed between the European powers and their American colonies.
• Recognize the characteristics of the distinct regions of Colonial America.
• Summarize the impact foreign and local governments had on the evolution of American government.
• Identify the impact foreign aggression had on American civilian morale.
• Compare the influence of political parties on American society, government, and culture.
• Discuss the evolution of American philosophies or ideals.
• Explain the impact new technologies had on the evolution of gender and social roles.
• Summarize the factors leading to the American Civil War.

Prerequisites

None