HI 223 - Revolutionary America

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course will examine the social, political, economic, cultural, and religious ferment in Colonial America that led to the transition from colonies of the British Empire to the revolutionary republic of the United States. The role of women, minorities, and indigenous people, Enlightenment ideology, the Great Awakening, the American Revolution, and the struggle over the Constitution will be highlighted. Western Pennsylvania was the stage for many of these dramatic events and this course will utilize as fully as possible local public history resources having to do with the period from the French and Indian War to the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. The course will spend several classes on 18th and early 19th century historical interpretation in museums and historic sites and museum methodology, and explore career possibilities in museums and public history. There will also be guest speakers from local historical sites. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2005 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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