Survey of U.S. History from World War II to the present. Emphasis is placed on the Cold War era, Vietnam, Civil Rights, the liberal consensus, the rise of modern conservatism, minority relations, the 1990s, and post 9-11 American society. Course Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to describe general periods, major figures, and dominant themes in the history of the United States to 1865. ILOs (1, 2, 3, 4, & 5) 2. Students will be able to critically examine, analyze, and comprehend primary and secondary sources. ILOs (1, 2, & 3) 3. Students will be able to explain the value of historical study for understanding change and continuity over time. ILOs (1, 2, 3, & 5) 4. Students will draw connections between different historical periods and regions in U.S. History to 1865. ILOs (1, 2, 3, & 5)
HIST& 148: U.S. History III [S/B]
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