This course surveys key themes and events in North American history from the eve of the Columbian exchange to the early decades of the United States. We will interrogate major social, imperial, and constitutional developments, with a particular emphasis on the experiences and perspectives of Native Americans, of African Americans, and of women. We also trace the development of a string of Anglo-American colonies which, in the late eighteenth century coalesced to form an extensive, unstable independent republic. Conflict, contestation, and community-formation are at the core of our inquiry.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | 1 course |