History and Controversy: A Survey of American History

3 units

Many contemporary controversies-- from national debt to gay marriage to worker's rights-- are grounded understandings and misunderstandings of history. This survey of American history, from European settlement to the present, investigates historical controversies that shaped American conceptions of liberty, equality, and community identity. Students will also explore how these issues evolved in their political, social, and economic environment through the lives of famous, infamous, and forgotten histoircal figures.