HST 316 - Colonial America to 1763

Institution:

Anna Maria College

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Description:

Explores the myths and realities of life and politics in America from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century. Special emphasis is placed on how Americans lived, worked, fought, learned, worshiped and played in an environment that profoundly altered their former dreams and values. Students study the major themes of Colonial America, beginning with the first Americans, continuing with the European discovery of America, the early settlements on the Atlantic coastal plain, the development of these settlements into viable British colonies, their maturity and movement toward independence. Through this historical analysis, students assess the relevancy of early American ideas and institutions to contemporary American life and thought.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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