HIST 032 - U.S. History I

5.0 Credits
An examination of selected issues and topics in U.S. History from pre-colonial times to the Civil War. Includes study of U.S. Constitution and govt. Counts toward high school U.S. History I credit.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Identify and describe contributions made by early American cultures. [REASON]
Identify events, trends, individuals and movements that helped shape America. [REASON]
Identify and create examples of how technological advances shaped America. [Explore]
Describe and identify the importance of the foundational documents. [REASON]
Relate the past to present, be able to explain how history repeats itself. [EXPLORE]
Communicate core concepts and ideas in U.S. history from pre-colonial times to the Civil War. [COMMUNICATE]
Research, compare and analyze perspectives within this time period using multiple source materials. [EXPLORE]