The History of Women in the United States before 1900

4 credits · Undergraduate

This course is a survey of the history of women in America from the pre-colonial period to the turn of the twentieth century. It examines the significant cultural, economic, and political developments that shaped the lives of American women, but places gender at the center of historical analysis. The course also stresses the variety of women?s experiences, acknowledging the importance of race, ethnicity, and class in shaping female lives.