HIST 25.01 The United States and the World from the Colonial Era to 1865

This course examines the colonial origins of the United States and the ways in which Americans perpetuated, challenged and transformed empire in their dealings with non-American nations and peoples between the American Revolution and the Civil War.  Key topics include U.S. relations with Indian nations, the Mexican-American War, the pursuit of informal empire in East Asia and the Pacific, and the colonization of Liberia.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or SOC; WCult:W

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Class of 2023 and Before Major Dist: US, pre-1800; Class of 2024 and Beyond Major Dist: US, modern.