HI 216 - American Colonial History

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course is designed to give students an in-depth grounding in many of the major issues relating to the creation and development of colonial North America. Placed in an Atlantic World context, we will study the social consequences of colonization, migration, and war in America from 1400-1775. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of British colonies with competing European cultures (French, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish) as well as with Native Americans, and with African American slaves. We will explore these interactions through lectures, readings, films and discussions. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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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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