U.S. History through 1877

This course explores U.S. history from pre-Columbian times to 1877. The focus is on the varied experiences and cultures of the peoples of North America. Topics covered include Native Americans, European colonization, the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution and American institutions, slavery and the Civil War, the Mexican American War, and Reconstruction. A further emphasis will be placed upon the identities and of the diverse peoples of British North America and the United States.