The History of Chicago, America's Second City

3 credits

Examines urban development in one of America's most racially and ethnically diverse cities. This course analyzes Chicago history from its early-nineteenth century origins of cultural conflict and environmental achievements, to its turn-of-the-century growth as a site of progressive reform, to its more recent struggles with racial/ethnic divides and political corruption. *** Prerequisite: One HIST course or completion of 30 credit hours ***