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US History I: 1600 to 1877
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Since its colonial beginnings, the United States has served as an amalgam of different societies and cultures. While some of these groups have dominated (or suppressed) others, it is still important to know how we as a country have evolved. This evolution is present in our interactions even to this day.
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: (1) Identify various social groups in Early US history; (2) Define the major events which shaped early America; and (3) Recognize the major figures in early American History, and their contributions.
In the past 75 years, the United States has seen its prestige and power elevated onto the world stage. The struggles that the US has encountered, both within and outside of its borders, is based in its history. To truly understand theses current problems, one must look at the foundations of the country. That is the goal of this class.
US History I Syllabus
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nona martin
Department of History and Art History, George Mason University
Robinson B 359, 4400 University Drive, MSN 3G1
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
nmartina@gmu.edu
Last Updated: June 2010
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