This course is a survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the United States from pre-European contact through the Civil War. We will touch upon the histories of the colonial era, establishment of the new nation, sectional problems, national growth, disunion and war. Throughout the class we will focus as often as possible on the lives of individuals who created the new nation and a new society. In particular, we will explore the interactions between Native Peoples, Africans, Europeans, and the developing creole Americans in colonial and national contexts.
You may also find helpful resources at our History Subject Guide.
