HIST 337 - Progressive America

Credit(s): 3
This course investigates the period of American history (1877-1920) commonly known as the Progressive Era. During this time, the United States increased its economic, military and industrial power while capitalism became fully entrenched as an economic, social and cultural part of American life. Students will investigate the tensions between the power of the robber barons and the progressive reform efforts that characterized the age. In addition, the course will highlight the major racial and social issues, including the consolidation of Jim Crow segregation, labor and agrarian unrest and radicalism and women’s reform efforts. The process, impact, and response to immigration will be covered as well as America’s expanding global role. Study of all of these issues will help students to understand fully a pivotal era in the history of the United States. In addition, relevant service-learning opportunities may be offered as a part of the course.

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