HIST 2341 - Studies in United States History

Institution:

Austin Community College District

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Description:

A treatment of selected topics in thehistory of the United States. May be repeated when topics vary. American Indians? CA survey of the society and culture of American Indians and how it changed through time. Civil War- A survey of the political, military, constitutional, economic, and social events in the American Civil War. Cold War- A history of confl ict between the United States and Soviet Union after 1945. Depression Era U.S.- A survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural events of the Twenties and Thirties in the United States. Latinos in the United States- A comprehensive survey of the different Latino experiences in the history of the United States. Military History of the United States- A survey of American military policy and development from the 17th century to the present. New South- A survey of the political, economic, social, and constitutional events in the American South from 1865 to present. Old South- A survey of the political, economic, social, and constitutional events in the American South from 1607 to 1861. The Sixties- A survey of the political, economic, social, and diplomatic events of the 1960's. The Southwest- A survey of the political, social, and cultural developments of the border region. The West in United States History- The course will focus on the area, people, economy and ecology of the United States west of the Mississippi River, from European conquest to about 1900, with primary focus on the 19th century. U.S. Business and Economic History- This course is designed to provide a survey of U.S. business and economic history from 1607 to the 1980's. It addresses themes such as the nature and timing of American economic growth, business strategies in the face of changing markets, labor relations, the role of government in the economy, and the nature of women's workforce participation. Women in the United States- A comprehensive survey of events and issues in United States history, focusing on the specifi c contributions of women and the relationship between race, class, and gender. World War II- A survey of the political, military, and social history of the United States in World War II. Skills: E Course Type: T

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.austincc.edu

Phone Number:

(512) 223-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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