SS 3220 - American History II:1865 to the Present

Institution:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Description:

This survey of American history from the Civil War to the Present will focus on the political, social, economic, religious, and legal aspects of American life after the Civil War. Topics explored will be Reconstruction, Indian Wars, Urbanization, Immigration and American Imperialism, and the Reform of the Progressive Era. The course will examine America's entry into World War I and the economic boom and bust of the 1920's and 1930's. One of the main foci of the course will be the experience of the Second World War and how it has shaped American and world history since. The Cold War, the Korean and Vietnam wars and the momentous year of 1989 will be used to demonstrate how the events of World War II have changed America. The course will end by examining the 1990's and America's future. Prerequisite: SS-1211 STCW: None

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.maritime.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 830-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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