HIST 314 - The American Revolution And The Early Republic

Credit(s): 3
This class will cover the period of the American Revolution and the experiences of the new nation in the early 19th century. Topics covered will include the causes of the American Revolution, the key political and intellectual principles of the new nation, and the contributions of and impact on blacks, whites, and Native Americans involved in the struggle for independence. Attention will also be paid to the challenges facing the new nation, such as troubled foreign relations, implementation of a national government and competing political ideas, slavery, and interactions with Native Americans. The revolutions in commerce, agriculture, industry, and transportation will also be highlighted as well as the momentous religious revivals and other social and cultural upheavals.

Prerequisites: HIST 102 or HIST 201 or HIST 202 or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate