HIST 385 - Recent US History 1945-Present

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

History

Description:

Examines the tremendous changes in political, social, cultural, environmental, military, diplomatic, and economic developments in recent America 1945 up to our contemporary society. Students will explore major reform movements (such as New Deal, Civil Rights, Great Society, Feminist, Environment, New Left, and Right-Wing Movements) and the long political debate concerning the governmentn++s role in economic and social issues. Students will also explore the major impact of the Cold War on domestic society and foreign policies. In addition, students will study aspects of the Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Prerequisite: U.S. History Since 1877 or Permission of Professor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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