HISTORY 261
United States, 1865 to the Present
This course examines major social, political, economic, and cultural developments that shaped the United States after the Civil War: from Reconstruction to the Great Depression and New Deal; from world wars to the Cold War and 1960s rebellions; from Reagan to Obama to Trump; along with issues like immigration, race and racism, and gender and sexuality.
Prerequisites & course information
(4; 3 in the half-term). (SS). (R&E). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027