US History Since 1945

(4 Credits)

General introduction to the history of the United States from 1945 to the present. Major themes include links between domestic concerns and foreign policy goals, especially concerning communism and the Cold War; growth of a postindustrial state with a significant impact on the economy and daily lives; demands for social equality and diversity in postwar life; and underlying social, economic, and demographic changes shaping American lives in the postwar era.