HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865*

3 Credits

Survey of the growth of the United States from early colonial days through the struggle for independence, development of the American mind, and the struggle of nation-making, Jeffersonian politics and Jackson democracy, up through the crisis of Civil War.

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Use critical thinking skills in evaluating claims about the past, including the differentiation between primary and secondary sources, and how historical perspectives and interpretations vary amongst different groups and cultures. (GEO 2, 3)
2. Recognize the important role of foreign policy and cross-cultural exchange in early American history. (GEO 3)
3. Analyze the role of warfare in shaping early American history, from the colonial-era to the Civil War. (GEO 2, 3)
4. Summarize the “modernization” process from rural colonies to an emerging industrial nation, and how this process impacted social, political, and cultural norms. (GEO 1, 3)
5. Identify the changing definitions of liberty and freedom in American society, and how these changes impacted specific groups within the country. (GEO 3)
6. Summarize the process of American settlement and western expansion, dealing particularly with encounters with Native Americans, and how this movement altered American society. (GEO 1, 3)
7. Identify moments of conflict in response to issues of immigration, race, gender, and religion in early American history. (GEO 3, 4)
8. Demonstrate recognition of America’s unique religious, cultural, and intellectual heritage, and how these beliefs have guided American political and social action. (GEO 3, 4)

ACTS Equivalent Course Number: HIST 2113