HIST 212 - American Civilization II:1861 to Present

Institution:

Emory & Henry College

Subject:

Description:

Evolution of the American constitutional republic and its ideas, institutions, and practices from the Civil War to the present; historical challenges of the American political system; religious traditions; immigration; the difference between a democracy and a republic; the tensions between liberty and equality, liberty and order, region and nation, individualism and the common welfare, and between cultural diversity and national unity; social, political, and economic transformations in American life during the 20th century; social consequences of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on politics and culture; origins, effects, aftermath, and significance of the two world wars, the Korea and Vietnam conflicts, and the post-Cold War era.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ehc.edu

Phone Number:

(276) 944-4121

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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