Introduction to the History of the U.S.

3 units

This course explores four centuries of struggles for freedom, equality, and citizenship in American life and culture. The course will begin before European settlement in the Western Hemisphere and continue on through to contemporary life in the United States. In addition to developing a keen understanding of American history, this course will help you develop critical thinking and writing skills that can be brought to any field of study. Learning history is not about rote memorization. It is about examining and synthesizing a wide range of historical evidence and data in order to better understand the past and the world we live in today.