HST 325 - The Age of Industry & Empire,1877-1918

Institution:

Anna Maria College

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Description:

Studies the post-Civil War era which saw enormous prosperity, led by the "captains of industry" who created a new economic class and culture in America. Their economic empire, resting on the backs of a new working class, soon became paired with strivings for political empire for the U. S., resulting in the acquisition of Hawaii, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and a number of other Spanish territories, and the entrance of the U.S. into the international diplomatic world as a major power.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.annamaria.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 849-3300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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