HIST 2010 - Early United States History

3 sem hrs cr

This course covers the history of the United States from the beginning of English settlement in North America through the Revolution, early national period, disruption of the Union, Civil War and Reconstruction periods. This course ends with the events of 1876. Prerequisite: Exemption from or completion of ENGL 0810  and READ 0810  

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details.

  Formerly/Same As (Formerly HIS 2110)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

• Age of Exploration
• European Settlement
• The Colonies—Southern, Middle, Northern
• Lead up to American Revolution—French and Indian War
• American Revolution, Causes, Enlightenment Thought
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Constitution and the Bill of Rights
• Washington’s Presidency—Hamilton’s Financial Plan, Jefferson’s Agrarian View
• Jacksonian Democracy
• Manifest Destiny
• Northern and Southern Economic Development
• Slavery and Abolitionism
• Civil War
• Reconstruction