HIST 208 - Living on the Edge (of Empire): North America, 1600-1800

Institution:

Saint Francis University

Subject:

History

Description:

The course goes beyond "Pilgrims (at the first Thanksgiving), Pocahontas (as drawn by Disney animators), and patriots (led by George Washington)," the images most commonly associated with the colonial American past. This course traces the colonial history of North America from before the earliest European settlements to the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800. Students use primary documents and secondary sources to explore the experiences of various national, ethnic, and racial groups, including Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans. Spring odd-numbered years.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.francis.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 472-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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