HIS 10599 American History in the Age of the Boones

This course will explore the history of Colonial America and the United States during the lifetimes of the oldest and youngest of the Boone family who came to St. Charles County, Daniel (1734-1820) and his youngest son Nathan (1781-1856). Through the investigation of these lives and the time periods they span, students will gain an understanding of the political, economic, and social factors in the colonization of British North America, movement into the trans-Appalachian West, expansion of the Early Republic, and western expansion into the trans-Mississippi West. Not open to students with credit in HIS 10500 or HIS 21500.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 15000 or placement in ENG 15000 or EPP 15000 or placement in EPP 15000.

Offered

Fall and Spring semesters.