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United States: 1877 to Present (HIST 17)

3 Units
Lecture: 3 hours

Survey of the history of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present era. Course includes examinations of Reconstruction, Western Conquest, Federalism, Industrialization and Post-Industrialization, Urbanization, Foreign Relations, Social Movements, Major Wars, the Great Depression, Major Political and Institutional Developments, and Globalization. This course will also examine U.S. citizens' rights and obligations, with special attention given to the experiences of historically disadvantaged groups in the U.S. Political and historical developments particular to California and in relation to the federal government will be highlighted.hIST 17, taken in conjunction with POLSC 10, satisfies Associate Degree and CSu requirements in united States history, Constitution, and American Ideals. Completion of hIST 16 and/or hIST 17 in combination with MJC hIST 101 or hIST 102 will not fulfill the requirement for CSu graduation. (MJC HIST 102)
Transfer: UC/CSU

Summer 2012 HIST 17 General Syllabus Instructor:  Johnson, T
  HIST 17 Specific Syllabus