HSTR210A

The United States to the Civil War

Survey of U.S. history from the pre-Columbian period to the end of Civil War. Major themes include the colonial origins of the United States, the development of American slavery and the role of race, gender, and class in shaping U.S. understandings of freedom, equality and democracy. Emphasizes critical reading, document analysis and in-class discussion.

Lecture: 3h

Lab: 0h

Tutorial: 0h

Credits: 1.5