HIS 175 - Local History

Institution:

Broome Community College

Subject:

History

Description:

This introductory study encompasses the history of Broome County and, where relevant, the larger upstate New York area. Areas of exploration include: early presence of the First Peoples (Native Americans) from the early woodlands period to the Iroquois Confederacy, late 18th and 19th century Anglo settlement with cultural, religious, and land use perspectives, canal, railroad, industrial and factory growth fueled by rural migrants and European immigrant groups, as well as recent changes in County growth and demographics. Historical methods of research will be used, along with actual exploration of historical aspects of the County, for instance, the homes of Riverside Drive or the Chenango Canal. We will utilize the archival and historical records on the premises of cooperative local institutions. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for US History for students scoring 85 and above on US history regents.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.SUNYBROOME.EDU

Phone Number:

(607) 778-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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