HIS 2223 - American History II

Institution:

Pearl River Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: A score of 16 on the Reading portion of the Enhanced ACT or REA 1013 with a grade of "C" or better.This course is a survey of U.S. History from the beginning of the Progressive Era to the present. The social, intellectual, and diplomatic developments during the period. Special emphasis is placed upon the social, economic, and political problems in the early 20th Century, and these are related to specific progressive reforms. America?s role in both World Wars is covered, with less emphasis on military history than that placed on political and diplomatic aspects. Much attention is given to the Great Depression and the New Deal and to subsequent social, political, and economic reforms that attempt to deal with the problems of mass society. America?s role in post-World War II international developments is emphasized, with special effort made to relate our role in the world to our domestic problems. Three lecture hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.prcc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 403-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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