HIST 1129: American History (Reconstruction to the Present)

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Course Format Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 1.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h
Credits 3.0

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The coming of age of a great power. This course explores the history of American people as they recover from the trauma of the civil war and incorporate new lands, resources and floods of immigrants to become the world's most powerful economy. In two world wars, the U.S. takes on global responsibility which is confirmed during the Cold War and after. Emphasis will be placed on social and cultural as well as political themes.

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