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HIS 138 - The United States and the Modern World

Description
This course traces the rise of the United States since the Civil War, as an urban, industrial society marked by deep racial and ethnic cleavages. Besides studying movements and legal struggles for equality, it examines America’s role as a world power, from intervention n Latin America through two world wars, the Cold War, and Vietnam. Students can expect to use primary documents and engage in debates.
Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
SOCS Gen Ed: Social Science Req


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