GEOG 232 - Historical Geography of North America

Institution:

Texas Lutheran University

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Description:

This course surveys the historical establishment, expansion and regional development of North America -United States, Mexico, and Canada- from pre-Columbian times to the 1870s using a geographical perspective. It is designed to help students understand North American social, political, economic, and cultural developments within a continental geographic context. A sample of the topics explored: cultural encounters, territorial acquisitions, transportation, economic development, political development, impacts upon the environment and landscapes, and the rise of regional identities. (Also offered as special sections of HIST 131.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tlu.edu

Phone Number:

(830) 372-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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