As they study the development of American institutions and society from the Civil War to the present, students examine economic, social, and political themes with a special emphasis on changing interpretations. Major topics are Reconstruction, urbanization, populism, progressivism, depression, New Deal, foreign relations, civil rights, social reform, equality for women, and other recent trends. Offered annually. Counts toward American studies major.
Counts Toward Majors: History, Race and Ethnic Studies, Social Studies Education
Counts Toward Concentration: Race and Ethnic Studies
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