The Transformation of Early New England: Witches, Whalers and Warfare

New England’s history is filled with religious turmoil, warfare, political upheaval, and technological innovation. Come learn how religious schisms, witchcraft, conflict between Puritans and Native Americans, the American Revolution, and commerce transformed Puritan New England into an urbanized, industrial democracy. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Social Inquiry 1.