Overview
Description
U.S. political, social, economic, diplomatic and cultural development from colonial times to 1877. Includes examination of the U.S. Constitution, and satisfies the U.S. Constitution requirement.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- analyze and interpret primary sources on early America through class discussions and written assignments.
- analyze and understand the U.S. and Nevada Constitutions, their development, and their impact on U.S. society, including the Civil War.
- analyze and clearly explain the argument, main points, and use of evidence in secondary sources, through class discussion and written assignments.
- analyze the historical experiences and interactions among diverse groups of Americans through discussion, sources, and assignments.