HIST 320 - Gilded Culture and Progressive Politics

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

History

Description:

The course will examine American responses in dramatic tensions. We will focus on powerful cultural events and political developments. These include the massive world's fairs in Philadelphia and Chicago, the Progressive reform of American politics through the invention of the political primary, the ballot referendum, and the use of sociological studies to sway judicial decisions. In particular, we will investigate the three major wars of the period (in Cuba, the Philippines, and Europe) that lead to vexing questions over the nation's role in international affairs and "nation building" abroad-- issues that resonate deeply with our current involvement in Iraq. In the process, we will watch the birth of modern American politics and culture and gain a better understanding of the conflicts and virtues that continue to define us as a nation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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