HIST 380 - ACity and Nation in American History

Institution:

Hendrix College

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From the beginning of American History, cities have played an integral role in the life of the nation. They have been vital centers of trade since before the arrival of Europeans in North America. They have been economic engines, spurring the westward movement of Europeans across the continent. They have been centers of culture and sites of conflict. They have raised questions of regional and national identity. They have housed a diverse array of class, ethnic, and racial groups. In this course, we will examine the growth of the American urban system from the Colonial Era to the present. Course requirements include a research paper on some aspect of the city of Little Rock using primary source documents. Students will receive plentiful help in finding a topic. Past topics include: Boxing in the 1870s, the Little Rock electric trolley system, Little Rock women's clubs, and race relations in the 1960s. (S, R)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hendrix.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 329-6811

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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