HIST C1001 - United States History to 1877

    Recent Professors
    Theodore Rossier, Shannon Van Zant
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Survey of the history of the United States from pre-European settlement to the end of Reconstruction. Important topics include: the Art and Science of History, pre-European civilizations, Colonization and Society, the War for Independence, Constitutional Development and Federalism, American Leadership, Westward Expansion, Industrialization and Economic Transformation, Urbanization, Sectional Conflicts and the Impending Crisis, Slavery and experiences of historically disadvantaged groups in the United States, relative to their geographic, economic, political, and social contexts. Political and historical developments particular to California and in relation to the federal government will be highlighted.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:20am–12:45pm