Spring 2002
H105 is an introductory survey of the history of America from European contact in the 16th century to the end of Reconstruction in 1877.� While some attention is paid to the major political developments that have shaped this nation, we will also focus on what life was like for different kinds of people in the emerging nation.� In the process, we will learn how different groups have contributed to the American story.�
Goals of the course:� Upon successfully completing this course, a student should
- Have a large mental �database� of people, events, and ideas in American history in the period from European contact to the end of Reconstruction.
- Be familiar with America�s historical geography and landscape, and be able to identify important locations on maps of the country.
- Understand and be able to articulate the relationship between certain events and their outcomes in the story of American civilization.
- Be more aware of the ways in which the historical past relates to and shapes our present, how history is written and historical evidence is used.