HISTORY 315
American Constitutional History
From the origins of popular sovereignty to today"s struggles for equality, this course investigates constitutional thought and activity in America. It examines constitutional amendments, Supreme Court cases, and political struggles (Revolution, the Constitutional Convention and ratification, Civil War, New Deal, Civil Rights era, Immigration, War on Terror), that have affected how "the people" are constituted. Readings will include a large share of primary sources.
Prerequisites & course information
Students should have a good general knowledge of United States History, such as that acquired in HISTORY 260 and 261, or equivalent rigorous high school history courses. (4; 3 in the half-term). (SS). (R&E). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
Catalogue variants
- American Constitutional History · Undergraduate credit