HIST 1210 U.S. History I

HIST 1210 is study of the discovery and colonization of the U.S., the American Revolution, establishment of the Constitution, foreign affairs, westward expansion, sectionalism, the Civil War and reconstruction. It includes instruction in the history of Wyoming. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Transfer Status

Equivalent to UW.

Major Topics

Native American Prehistory and culture at time of contact
Colonization of the United States
American Revolution
Articles of Confederation and the Constitution
Foreign Affairs
Westward Expansion
Sectionalism
Civil War
Reconstruction

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Acquire an understanding of major political, social, and cultural developments during the first three and a half centuries of European exploration, settlement, and nation building in North America. ASSESSMENT: may include presentations, class discussion, writing assignments, or tests

2. Know and comprehend the issues and events that led to the Declaration of Independence and Revolution. ASSESSMENT: may include presentations, class discussion, writing assignments, or tests

3. Examine the reasons behind the creation of, resistance to, and ultimate adoption of the Constitution. ASSESSMENT: may include presentations, class discussion, writing assignments, or tests

4. Compare and contrast the various historical and political tensions and pressures of westward expansion, sectionalism, and philosophies related to the secession, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. ASSESSMENT: may include presentations, class discussion, writing assignments, or tests