Description
This course covers the United States history from the 1840s to the climax of World War I. Students trace the political, social, and economic development of the United States from a minor, decentralized, rural nation to one on the verge of being a global power. The technological and economic evolution raises questions about the consequences on the native population, the people who came to live here, and the treatment of the environment. Students come to understand how international forces shaped the United States. Offered in a variety of formats. This course can be taken even if a student has not taken US History Part I.